Wet work and healthcare workers: use of hand disinfectants not associated with self-reported eczema

Keegel, Tessa; Nixon, Rosemary

doi:10.1111/bjd.16166

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“…A previous study suggested a dose-dependent relationship between hand eczema and handwashing with soap and water as well as the use of disposable gloves among healthcare workers (22). Interestingly, no correlation was noted between the use of disinfectants and the prevalence of hand eczema, indicating the use of disinfectants might be a viable substitute for soap and water handwashing in hand eczema patients (32). Indeed, as shown in a Danish clinical trial, washing hands with disinfectants when there is no visible contamination and moisturizer application improved hand eczema (33).…”

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Hand eczema among healthcare workers in Guangzhou City: a cross-sectional study

Huang¹,

Tang²,

Qiu³

et al. 2020

Ann Transl Med

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Background: Healthcare workers are at high risk of developing hand eczema. This study aimed to investigate the association between occupational hygiene and self-reported hand eczema among nurses and doctors in Guangzhou. Methods:A cross-sectional study using a self-administrated questionnaire sent to 740 health care workers in two tertiary hospitals between 1 st April and 1 st July 2019 was conducted.Results: In total, 521 healthcare workers responded (70.4%). The prevalence of self-reported hand eczema was 9.6% [95% confidence interval (CI): 7.1-12.1%], with 10.8% in nurses and 6.9% in doctors. According to multivariable logistic regression analysis, the prevalence was higher in those who were excessively exposed to hair dye (OR: 3.871, 95% CI: 1.106-13.549) and those having a history of food allergy were at 3.013 (95% CI: 1.314-6.907) times greater risk of having hand eczema than those who did not. The odds of having hand eczema were 4.863 (95% CI: 1.037-22.803) times greater in those who hand washed more than 50 times daily in comparison to those who washed hands less than 10 times per day. The symptoms of hand eczema were mild during the investigation period.Conclusions: Hand eczema is common among healthcare workers in Guangzhou. The prevention of hand eczema by educational programs is needed for Chinese healthcare workers.

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Hand eczema among healthcare workers in Guangzhou City: a cross-sectional study

Huang¹,

Tang²,

Qiu³

et al. 2020

Ann Transl Med

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“…Estudios anteriores han revelado que el eccema de manos es bastante común en los trabajadores de la salud (9,10). En cuanto a los factores de riesgo se incluye la higiene y lavado de las manos con una frecuencia mayor de 10 veces al día, uso prolongado de guantes o de dispositivos de protección terciarios, como máscara N95, gafas, careta y guantes de doble capa (11)(12)(13)(14).…”

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Compromiso cutáneo secundario al uso del equipo de protección contra COVID-19 en el personal de la salud

Piedrahita¹,

Garcés-Abad²,

Zapata³

et al. 2020

CES Med

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Desde la declaración de pandemia del coronavirus el mundo entero ha encaminado sus esfuerzos a ayudar a mitigar sus efectos, especialmente el personal de la salud. En ese intento por ayudar, buscan evitar su propio contagio por medio del uso de materiales de protección como mascarillas, gafas y guantes. Aunque protectores, éstos materiales y sus componentes pueden ser altamente perjudiciales para la piel, causando dermatitis de contacto, ulceraciones y erosiones. En esta revisión se abordan dichas manifestaciones y se proponen medidas para prevenirlas o tratarlas.

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Wet work and healthcare workers: use of hand disinfectants not associated with self-reported eczema

Abstract: Linked Article: Hamnerius et al. Br J Dermatol 2018; 178:452–461.

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Hand eczema among healthcare workers in Guangzhou City: a cross-sectional study

Hand eczema among healthcare workers in Guangzhou City: a cross-sectional study

Compromiso cutáneo secundario al uso del equipo de protección contra COVID-19 en el personal de la salud

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