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Mossel RM, Naber RJ, van Manen BCT, Rustemeyer T. The prevalence of hand dermatitis among intensive care unit nurses. Contact Dermatitis 2024; 91:30-37. [PMID: 38702937 DOI: 10.1111/cod.14568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare workers are at high risk of developing occupational hand dermatitis (HD) due to their frequent exposure to wet-work and use of gloves. Complaints of HD may interfere with work and cause loss of work productivity, or sick leave, and may have impact on job pleasure and performing daily activities. The prevalence of HD among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses is unknown. OBJECTIVES To investigate the point prevalence and the 1-year prevalence of HD among ICU nurses, and to determine the impact of HD on work and daily activities. METHOD A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was performed among ICU nurses. Participants were recruited in the Amsterdam University Medical Centre. A symptom-based questionnaire was used to determine HD and atopic predisposition, and an additional questionnaire was used concerning the influence of HD. ICU nurses with an atopic predisposition or symptoms suiting HD were invited for the hand dermatitis consultation hour (HDCH). Data were analysed with logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 184 ICU nurses were included. The point prevalence of HD was 9.8% (95% CI: 5.9-15.0) and the 1-year prevalence was 26.6% (95% CI: 20.4-33.6). Sick leave was reported by 0.5%. HD seemed to have more impact on job pleasure than on work productivity. CONCLUSION The high prevalence rate of HD resulting from our study highlights the need for the prevention of occupational HD among healthcare workers.
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- Rosalin M Mossel
- Department of Dermatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Gunasegaran J, Teh YY, Lim CK, Ng SF. Review on Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Research Advancements on the Use of Medical Gloves Concerning Hand Dermatitis Among Health Care Workers. Saf Health Work 2024; 15:129-138. [PMID: 39035803 PMCID: PMC11255930 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant surge in glove usage, as recommended by the World Health Organization. Despite efforts to ensure the quality and safety of gloves, glove-associated skin diseases such as hand dermatitis have become ubiquitous, particularly among health care workers. This review discusses the prevalence, causes, and risk factors of hand dermatitis, as well as research efforts in medical gloves in the past decade to overcome glove-related hand dermatitis. Research papers from 2013 to 2022 were reviewed, selecting only 49 relevant papers from the Ovid, PubMed, and Scopus databases. The average prevalence of hand dermatitis among health care workers increased from 21.08% to 37.24% upon the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cases are likely due to allergies to latex proteins, rubber additives, and accelerators commonly found in gloves. Using alternatives to latex gloves, such as accelerator-free and latex-free glove options, can help reduce allergy-induced hand dermatitis. Strict hand hygiene practices, such as frequent hand washing and the use of sanitizers, are also contributing factors in contracting hand dermatitis. Over the past decade, glove research advancements have focused mainly on reducing or immobilizing latex proteins. These include the use of biodegradable dialdehyde, sodium alginate, arctigenin, bromelain, papain, UV-LED, prototype photoreactors, and structure-modified nanosilica with silane A174. Two effective hand dermatitis preventive measures, i.e. an additional layer of glove liners and the use of gentle alcohol-based hand sanitizer, were recommended. These advancements represent promising steps towards mitigating hand dermatitis risks associated with glove usage.
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- Jeevasunthari Gunasegaran
- Centre for Drug Delivery Technology and Vaccine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Drug Delivery Technology and Vaccine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Smart Glove Corporation Sdn Bhd., Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Centre for Drug Delivery Technology and Vaccine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Yüksel YT, Symanzik C, Christensen MO, Olesen CM, Thyssen JP, Skudlik C, John SM, Agner T, Brans R. Prevalence and incidence of hand eczema in healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Contact Dermatitis 2024; 90:331-342. [PMID: 38186085 DOI: 10.1111/cod.14489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Healthcare workers (HCWs) are considered a high-risk group for developing hand eczema (HE), mainly owing to wet work and contact with allergens at work. To meta-analyse the prevalence and incidence of HE in HCWs, as well as mapping the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) and HE severity in HCWs. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses 2020 guidelines. Published literature from 2000 to 2022 was eligible based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 18 studies were included. Pooled life-time, 1-year and point prevalence of self-reported HE in HCWs was 33.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 28.3-38.6), 27.4% (95% CI: 19.3-36.5) and 13.5% (95% CI: 9.3-18.4), respectively. AD prevalence was 15.4% (95% CI: 11.3-19.9). Overall, the majority of HCWs reported mild HE. One included study assessed HE incidence reporting 34 cases/1000 person years. Most studies scored low-moderate using the New Ottawa Scale and the pooled point prevalence data showed broad CIs. In conclusion, the high prevalence of HE in HCWs underlines the increased risk and need for preventive measures for this professional group. There is, however, a need of further standardized high-quality studies.
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- Yasemin T Yüksel
- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
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Clément A, Ferrier le Bouëdec MC, Crépy MN, Raison-Peyron N, Tétart F, Marcant P, Pralong P, Valois A, Pasteur J, Assier H, Bernier C, Le Cam MT, Hacard F, Nosbaum A, Giordano Labadie F, Morice C, Leleu C, Milpied B, Darrigade AS, Delaunay J, Barbaud A, Castelain F, Collet E, Amsler E. Hand eczema in glove-wearing patients. Contact Dermatitis 2023. [PMID: 37331721 DOI: 10.1111/cod.14357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Allergic contact dermatitis to gloves is mostly induced by rubber accelerators. The European baseline series (EBS) appears insufficient to detect glove allergy. Since 2017, it is recommended to use the European rubber series (ERS) and to test the patients' own gloves. OBJECTIVES To investigate the clinical profile of glove-wearing patients with hand eczema (HE) and to evaluate their sensitisation profile to glove allergens and the value of testing the patients' own gloves. METHODS We conducted a French multicentre study of patients evaluated for HE between 2018 and 2020 and tested with the EBS, the ERS and their own gloves in patch tests and semi-open (SO) tests. RESULTS A total of 279 patients were included; 32.6% of patients had positive tests to their own gloves or to glove allergens. Almost 45% of the sensitisations to glove allergens were detected only by the ERS. Among the patients tested both in patch tests and SO tests with their own gloves with positive results, 28% had positive SO tests only. Polyvinylchloride (PVC) gloves were positive in four patients. CONCLUSION Our series confirms the need to test the ERS. All the patients' gloves must also be tested including PVC gloves. SO tests with gloves are useful as a complement to patch tests.
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- Aude Clément
- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Estaing, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Cochin Port-Royal, APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Saint Eloi, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Allergology, Centre Erik Satie, CHU Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Claude Huriez, CHU Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Nord, CHU Grenoble, La Tronche, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital d'instruction des armées Sainte Anne, Toulon, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Estaing, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Dermatology, CHU Henri Mondor, Créteil, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Hotel Dieu, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Professional Pathology, Centre hospitalier intercommunal, Créteil, France
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- Department of Allergology and Immunology, CHU Lyon sud, Lyon, France
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- Department of Allergology and Immunology, CHU Lyon sud, Lyon, France
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- Department of Dermatology, CHU Dijon-Bourgogne, Dijon, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Saint-André, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Département de dermatologie et allergologie, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, AP-HP.Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Jean Minjoz, CHU Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Department of Dermatology, CHU Dijon-Bourgogne, Dijon, France
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- Département de dermatologie et allergologie, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, AP-HP.Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France
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VINDENES HK, BERTELSEN RJ, LYGRE SHL, MORKEN T, MØLLERLØKKEN OJ, IRGENS-HANSEN K. Changes in Infection Prevention Practices and Occurrence of Skin Symptoms among Healthcare Workers, Cleaners and Day-care Workers in Norway during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Acta Derm Venereol 2023; 103:adv00840. [PMID: 36600529 PMCID: PMC9885284 DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v103.3420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased attention on infection prevention measures. This study aims to assess whether changes in hand hygiene procedures, use of personal protective equipment and moisturizers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with changes in the occurrence of skin symptoms among healthcare workers, cleaners, and day-care workers. A total of 602 participants (40%) responded to an electronic questionnaire, including questions on previous and current occupational exposure and skin problems. Increased frequency of hand washing, use of hand disinfectants, use of disposable gloves and moisturizers were all associated with an increased symptom score on the hands, wrists, forearms. Participants who increased their use of masks or respirators had a higher risk of facial skin symptoms, compared with those with non-increased occupational exposure. In conclusion, a change of behaviour among healthcare workers, cleaners and day-care workers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increase in occupational exposures and use of moisturizers, was associated with higher occurrence of facial skin symptoms and symptoms on the hands, wrists and forearms.
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- Hilde K. VINDENES
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital,Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen,Department of Dermatology, Haukeland University Hospital
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital,Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen
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- National Centre for Emergency Primary Health Care, Norwegian Research Centre AS, NORCE
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital,Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital,Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Yüksel YT, Thyssen JP, Nørreslet LB, Flachs EM, Ebbehøj NE, Agner T. A comparison between self-reported hand eczema and self-reported signs and symptoms of skin lesions indicating hand eczema. Contact Dermatitis 2022; 87:528-534. [PMID: 35808939 PMCID: PMC9796092 DOI: 10.1111/cod.14183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The accuracy of self-reported hand eczema (HE) is currently unclear, and it is unknown how well self-reported signs and symptoms of skin lesions that indicate HE correlate with self-reported HE. OBJECTIVES To correlate self-reported signs and symptoms of skin lesions on the hands with self-reported HE, to assess the sensitivity and specificity, and to suggest a definition for HE. METHOD Seven hundred ninety-five (47.8%) of 1663 invited healthcare workers completed a digital questionnaire, and were asked to report if they experienced HE or any of the following skin signs/symptoms in past 11 months: scaling, erythema, fissures, vesicles, dryness, itch, stinging. RESULTS HE during the past 11 months was reported by 11.9%. Of these, 91.4% reported at least one skin sign versus 32.3% of those without self-reported HE. The highest sensitivity and specificity were found for erythema (77.4% and 78.2%, respectively) and itch (78.5% and 78.6%, respectively), both separately and combined. The combination of ≥2 signs (erythema, scaling, fissures and vesicles) and itch, reached a sensitivity of 52.7% and specificity of 93.9%. CONCLUSION The marked difference between self-reported HE and signs/symptoms highlights the importance of differentiating between data based on self-reported HE and signs/symptoms. As a first step towards diagnostic HE criteria, ≥2 signs combined with itch could be considered, but clinical studies are needed to verify the precision.
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- Yasemin Topal Yüksel
- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental MedicineBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental MedicineBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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Symanzik C, Yüksel YT, Christensen MO, Thyssen JP, Skudlik C, John SM, Brans R, Agner T. Prevalence and incidence of hand eczema in healthcare workers: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e062194. [PMID: 36207040 PMCID: PMC9558786 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Healthcare workers (HCWs) constitute a high-risk group for developing occupational hand eczema (HE). The present systematic review and meta-analysis will compile and appraise evidence regarding prevalence and incidence of HE in HCWs. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Systematic searches will be performed in three electronic literature databases (PubMed/Medline, Web of Science-Core Collection and Embase). Further references will be retrieved by a manual search of included studies' reference lists using snowballing techniques. We will include experimental studies, observational studies, survey-based studies and clinical studies (publications in English, French and German from 2000 onwards) reporting on certified and apprentice HCWs, who actively work in the job. We will look at the following outcomes: Prevalence and incidence of clinically assessed as well as self-reported HE in the style of the Nordic Occupational Skin Questionnaire-2002; HE severity (measured by eg, Hand Eczema Severity Index, Osnabrück Hand Eczema Severity Index, Physician Global Assessment or other validated instruments as well as self-reported or by using undefined categories such as 'mild', 'moderate' or 'severe'); clinically assessed (eg, clinical diagnosis, UK Working Party's diagnostic criteria, Hanifin and Rajka diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis (AD)) and self-reported AD. We will assess the risk of bias within studies using detailed criteria according to the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. As we expect heterogeneity in methods and outcomes, we will conduct sensitivity analyses. A narrative synthesis of results instead of a meta-analysis will be done in case that quantitative pooling is not feasible. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval and patient consent are not required as this work is based on published studies. The results will be published in an international, peer-reviewed journal. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022303044.
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- Cara Symanzik
- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm), Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm), Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm), Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm), Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Yüksel YT, Edslev SM, Janstrup AK, Goldeman MS, Nørreslet LB, Andersen PS, Agner T. Colonization with Staphylococcus aureus in healthcare workers: consequences of hand eczema. Br J Dermatol 2022; 187:609-611. [PMID: 35606939 PMCID: PMC9795892 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.21679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Yasemin Topal Yüksel
- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen2400CopenhagenNVDenmark
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- Department of BacteriaParasites, and Fungi, Statens Serum Institut2300Copenhagen SDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen2400CopenhagenNVDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen2400CopenhagenNVDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen2400CopenhagenNVDenmark
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- Department of BacteriaParasites, and Fungi, Statens Serum Institut2300Copenhagen SDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyBispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen2400CopenhagenNVDenmark
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Loh EDW, Yew YW. Hand hygiene and hand eczema: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Contact Dermatitis 2022; 87:303-314. [PMID: 35460528 PMCID: PMC9111880 DOI: 10.1111/cod.14133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Hand eczema is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that has been linked to hand hygiene. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the risks of hand eczema associated with hand hygiene, including frequency of handwashing, wet-work and use of alcohol hand rub. A comprehensive search of MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library was performed for cohort, case-control or cross-sectional studies that analysed the association between hand hygiene and risk of hand eczema. Results of individual studies were presented in respective forest plots and pooled summary relative risks were estimated using a random-effects model. Forty-five studies were included in analysis. Handwashing at least 8-10 times daily significantly increased risk of hand eczema (relative risk [RR] 1.51; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.35-1.68; P < .001). The risk was related to handwashing frequency, with higher pooled RR of 1.66 (95%CI: 1.51-1.83; P < .001) with increased handwashing at least 15-20 times daily. However, use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer was not significantly associated with risk of hand eczema. Given the widespread implementation of hand hygiene practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a pertinent need to understand skin care habits specific to the hands to avoid a greater incidence of hand eczema. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Enver De Wei Loh
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.,National Skin Centre, Singapore
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Yüksel YT, Nørreslet LB, Flachs EM, Ebbehøj NE, Agner T. Hand eczema, wet work exposure, and quality of life in healthcare workers in Denmark during the COVID-19 pandemic. JAAD Int 2022; 7:86-94. [PMID: 35281322 PMCID: PMC8898740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2022.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Yasemin Topal Yüksel
- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Correspondence to: Yasemin Topal Yüksel, MD, Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Häufiges Händewaschen begünstigt Handekzeme bei Pflegepersonal. AKTUELLE DERMATOLOGIE 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1698-1055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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