COVID-19 and dermatological personal protective equipment considerations

Dowdle, Travis S.; Thompson, Mallory; Alkul, Mahmud; Nguyen, Jeannie; Sturgeon, Ashley

doi:10.1080/08998280.2021.1899730

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“…Washing the face preferably twice daily clears dirt, sebum, bacteria, and excessive sweat. 15 , 16 Facial makeup should be kept to minimal although use of cosmetics and face wash had no association with the mask‐induced acne in our study.…”

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“…Proper face washing with a mild cleanser followed by the application of moisturizer before and after mask usage maintains the integrity of skin barrier. Washing the face preferably twice daily clears dirt, sebum, bacteria, and excessive sweat 15,16 . Facial makeup should be kept to minimal although use of cosmetics and face wash had no association with the mask‐induced acne in our study.…”

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confidence: 67%

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Mask‐induced skin changes during COVID pandemic: A cross‐sectional web‐based survey among physicians in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Dash¹,

Patro²,

Dwari³

et al. 2022

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background The COVID pandemic has affected the human race both physically and mentally. Mask use remains the standard way of preventing the spread of this virus. The continuous mask use has led to the emergence of various dermatoses like acne, pigmentation, and seborrhea in mask contact areas. The present survey has been undertaken to describe the various dermatoses encountered in the medical fraternity especially doctors, who are frequently exposed to prolonged mask use. Aims To estimate the frequency of various cutaneous manifestations seen among doctors following mask use via web‐based online questionnaire survey. Methods It was a cross‐sectional web‐based study conducted at a tertiary care teaching institute from June 2021 to August 2021. All the doctors of the hospital completing the questionnaire were included in the study with informed consent. Results A total of 178 participants completed the survey. The most common complaint was increased sweating (55.6%) followed by acne (34.3%) and oily skin (34.3%). Significant association was found between skin changes and duration (>6 h/day) of mask use, increasing number, and type of mask (N 95) used (p value <0.05). Conclusion The knowledge of various mask‐induced/aggravated dermatoses will help formulate proper precautionary protocols enhancing efficient mask usage for prolonged periods.

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Mask‐induced skin changes during COVID pandemic: A cross‐sectional web‐based survey among physicians in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Dash¹,

Patro²,

Dwari³

et al. 2022

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…For example, the use of a dressing can decrease the chance of incurring pressure injuries that can be caused by certain types of PPE in certain areas such as the bridge of the nose and behind the ears, using a headband with buttons that attach to the straps of a surgical mask, wearing appropriate size of PPE, and removing PPE as soon as possible after leaving the work environment. 26,27 Having younger age groups less compliant with PPE might be attributed to their knowledge of the fact that the risk and severity of COVID-19 increase in older adults starting in their 50s and in those with chronic medical conditions who are usually of older age. 28 Surprisingly, despite having higher perceived effectiveness, participants who were working in COVID-19 facilities were less likely to be fully complaint compared with those running primary healthcare clinics at non-COVID-19 facilities, which might be attributed to the shortage of PPE as reported by more HCWs among COVID-19 facilities compared with non-COVID-19 facilities, which is expected in light of the large number of suspected COVID-19 cases dealt with in COVID-19 facilities.…”

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Occupational Prevention of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in Primary Healthcare Settings: Compliance and Perceived Effectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment

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ObjectivesIt is crucial for healthcare workers (HCWs) to comply with infection prevention and control precautions such as the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for their safety and the safety of patients. In this study, we aimed to assess HCWs’ compliance with the appropriate use of PPE in primary healthcare settings in Qatar along with its associated factors and explore their perceived effectiveness of different PPE items in protecting against COVID-19 infection.MethodsA Web-based survey was conducted between November 2020 and January 2021 targeting all clinical HCWs under the umbrella of Primary Health Care Corporation.ResultsA total of 757 HCWs completed the survey, and most were between 30 and 39 years of age (50.2%), females (62.7%), and nurses (35.3%). Eighty eight percent of participants believed that PPE could provide high or very high protection against COVID-19. About one-half (53%) were found to be fully compliant with PPE use during patient interactions with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases, whereas three-quarters (76.3%) were fully compliant while performing aerosol-generating procedures. Healthcare workers’ age, nationality, health center region, area of work, clinical experience, frequency of interaction with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases, and the perceived effectiveness of PPE were significant predictors of full compliance with PPE. Shortage of PPE was the commonest reported barrier to appropriate use.ConclusionsDespite HCWs’ high perceived effectiveness for PPE in protecting against COVID-19 infection, their full compliance rate with using PPE was moderate and needs further improvement.

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“…This is surprising, as several cases of 'contact dermatitis' has been reported post-COVID to various protective equipments such as masks, gloves, and sanitizers. [ 12 ] However, our population seems unaware of these reports or they included these searches under the broad term 'skin allergy.' These authors recommend health program for education regarding 'contact dermatitis' and their preventive and management options.…”

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Online Information-Seeking Behavior for Allergies and its Association with COVID-19 Vaccine-Hesitancy in India

Podder

Mondal

2022

Indian Journal of Dermatology

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Background: Vaccine-hesitancy is an important obstacle to attain herd-immunity against COVID-19. Undue fears about adverse effects like allergic reactions may be an important reason for vaccine-hesitancy. Objectives: To assess the online information-seeking behavior of Indian internet users regarding 'allergies' and determine its association with COVID-19 vaccine-hesitancy. Methods: We conducted a Google trend analysis to obtain the relative search volume (RSV) for keywords—'skin allergy,' 'drug allergy,' 'food allergy,' 'vaccine allergy,' 'contact dermatitis,' and 'allergy' using a public domain https://trends.google.com/trends . We further obtained state-wise data and statistically analyzed it to assess any association with vaccine-hesitancy. Results: Higher RSV was found for 'vaccine allergy' after the advent of COVID-19 vaccines, showing the steepest peak. 'Skin allergy' showed two peaks. The first peak was after the advent of COVID-19 pandemic and second peak was after introduction of vaccines. RSV of 'contact dermatitis' remained unchanged. Eastern and North-Eastern states showed the highest RSV for 'skin' and 'vaccine' allergies. Literacy rate showed a significant positive correlation with vaccination, whereas vaccine-hesitancy was inversely proportional to RSV for 'allergy. Conclusion: Increased online information-seeking behavior is demonstrated by Indians regarding various 'allergies,' particularly after the advent of COVID-19 vaccines. Literacy was directly proportional to vaccination status, whereas vaccine-hesitancy was inversely proportional to search-volume for 'allergy.'

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COVID-19 and dermatological personal protective equipment considerations

Cited by 12 publications

References 16 publications

Mask‐induced skin changes during COVID pandemic: A cross‐sectional web‐based survey among physicians in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Mask‐induced skin changes during COVID pandemic: A cross‐sectional web‐based survey among physicians in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Occupational Prevention of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in Primary Healthcare Settings: Compliance and Perceived Effectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment

Online Information-Seeking Behavior for Allergies and its Association with COVID-19 Vaccine-Hesitancy in India

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