Skin protection creams in medical settings: successful or evil?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic exposure to mild irritants including cleansing and antiseptic products used for hand hygiene generates insults to the skin. To avoid unpleasant reactions, skin protection creams are commonly employed, but some fail to afford...

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Main Authors: Charlier Corinne, Denooz Raphaël, Macarenko Elena, Xhauflaire-Uhoda Emmanuelle, Piérard Gérald E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/3/1/15