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Hand eczema is even more common in certain jobs. If you’ve noticed that your work seems to aggravate or trigger your symptoms, you should take special care. You may want to discuss your condition with your supervisor and/or human resources department. In addition, make sure your doctor understands that your hand eczema may be linked to your work. When symptoms are severe, it may not be possible to work for days, weeks, or months. However, some adjustments in your work behavior may make a big difference. Some occupations with a high-risk for hand eczema include: food service/catering, construction, health services, hairdressers, metal machining, motor vehicle industry, and printing. Following are suggestions for managing hand eczema if you are working in one of these high risk occupations.