The aim of the study is the evaluation of the effectiveness, tolerance and cosmetic acceptability of Bariéderm cream among patients presenting with chronic allergic or irritant contact dermatitis of the hands. We shall enrol adults presenting with CONTACT DERMATITIS EXCLUDING FLARE-UPS of the hands: whether allergic or irritant, able to understand the protocol and agrees to sign the information and informed consent form. Bariéderm cream will be applied minimum twice daily over 21 days. Response will be evaluated by self and physician filled questionnaires. effectiveness, tolerance and cosmetic acceptability will be evaluated by a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning "not at all" and 10 meaning "very much". Statistics will be performed by SPSS software with suitable statistical tests. In case of an adverse event caused by the product, patch-test with ingredients of Bariéderm cream will be performed.