Work-Related Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers: Etiopathogenic Factors, Clinical Features, and Skin Care
Work-related skin conditions, including work-related irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, rank as the second most prevalent among work-related diseases. The most commonly reported manifestation of these conditions is hand eczema, which develops due to exposure to various substances in the workp...
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| description | Work-related skin conditions, including work-related irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, rank as the second most prevalent among work-related diseases. The most commonly reported manifestation of these conditions is hand eczema, which develops due to exposure to various substances in the workplace. Understanding the origins and triggers of eczema and contact dermatitis enables healthcare professionals to educate themselves and their patients about effective preventive measures, such as avoiding specific irritants and allergens, using protective equipment, and maintaining proper skincare hygiene. Additionally, this knowledge facilitates the development of new recommendations to enhance skin protection in work-related settings, regulate the use of substances known to cause work-related skin diseases, and provide healthcare practitioners with the necessary training to recognize and manage these conditions. Given that approximately one in every five healthcare workers is considered to have hand eczema, the objective of this study was to review the existing literature regarding the characteristics of eczema in healthcare workers. Furthermore, this study aimed to comprehensively investigate environmental and constitutional factors (including years of work experience involving exposure to skin hazards, frequent glove use, regular handwashing and water contact, frequent use of disinfectants and detergents, and a history of previous allergies and atopic dermatitis) that influence the occurrence and progression of eczema. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f44027b2fd8d4bc9be9753616fde5a2b2023-11-19T16:08:29ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842023-09-0110513410.3390/cosmetics10050134Work-Related Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers: Etiopathogenic Factors, Clinical Features, and Skin CareIva Japundžić0Massimo Bembić1Bruno Špiljak2Ena Parać3Jelena Macan4Liborija Lugović-Mihić5Department of Dermatovenereology, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Center, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, General Hospital Pula, 52100 Pula, CroatiaSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Dermatovenereology, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Center, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaUnit for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Dermatovenereology, Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Center, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaWork-related skin conditions, including work-related irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, rank as the second most prevalent among work-related diseases. The most commonly reported manifestation of these conditions is hand eczema, which develops due to exposure to various substances in the workplace. Understanding the origins and triggers of eczema and contact dermatitis enables healthcare professionals to educate themselves and their patients about effective preventive measures, such as avoiding specific irritants and allergens, using protective equipment, and maintaining proper skincare hygiene. Additionally, this knowledge facilitates the development of new recommendations to enhance skin protection in work-related settings, regulate the use of substances known to cause work-related skin diseases, and provide healthcare practitioners with the necessary training to recognize and manage these conditions. Given that approximately one in every five healthcare workers is considered to have hand eczema, the objective of this study was to review the existing literature regarding the characteristics of eczema in healthcare workers. Furthermore, this study aimed to comprehensively investigate environmental and constitutional factors (including years of work experience involving exposure to skin hazards, frequent glove use, regular handwashing and water contact, frequent use of disinfectants and detergents, and a history of previous allergies and atopic dermatitis) that influence the occurrence and progression of eczema.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/5/134contact dermatitishand eczemamedical doctorsdentistsetiologyallergy |
| spellingShingle | Iva Japundžić Massimo Bembić Bruno Špiljak Ena Parać Jelena Macan Liborija Lugović-Mihić Work-Related Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers: Etiopathogenic Factors, Clinical Features, and Skin Care Cosmetics contact dermatitis hand eczema medical doctors dentists etiology allergy |
| title | Work-Related Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers: Etiopathogenic Factors, Clinical Features, and Skin Care |
| title_full | Work-Related Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers: Etiopathogenic Factors, Clinical Features, and Skin Care |
| title_fullStr | Work-Related Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers: Etiopathogenic Factors, Clinical Features, and Skin Care |
| title_full_unstemmed | Work-Related Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers: Etiopathogenic Factors, Clinical Features, and Skin Care |
| title_short | Work-Related Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers: Etiopathogenic Factors, Clinical Features, and Skin Care |
| title_sort | work related hand eczema in healthcare workers etiopathogenic factors clinical features and skin care |
| topic | contact dermatitis hand eczema medical doctors dentists etiology allergy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/5/134 |
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