Frequent Handwashing Increases Risk for Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Recent findings from the American Academy of Dermatology indicate that the frequent handwashing taking place in the healthcare industry can lead to a greater risk for irritant contact dermatitis. Here is an excerpt from the article at infectioncontroltoday.com.

"For the millions of healthcare workers in the United States, repeated handwashing may not seem like an occupational hazard at first glance. In fact, good hand hygiene is essential to stop the spread of infections such as staphylococcus and clostridium. However, new research examining the risk factors for irritant contact dermatitis – a common skin condition marked by scaling, redness, itching and burning due to a chemical substance on the skin – among healthcare workers finds that those who washed their hands more than 10 times per day were more likely to develop the condition than those who washed their hands less frequently."

Dermatologist Susan T. Nedorost, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio recommended the use of a cream or ointment-based emollient to help protect the hands.

"A cream or ointment-based emollient should be applied immediately after water exposure before the skin is completely dry. The goal is to prevent rapid drying and cracking, so applying the emollient after the skin is dry is not nearly as beneficial."

This article supports our claim that Glove Cote can provide essential protection for the hands of heathcare workers everywhere.

Here is a link to the article: Frequent Handwashing Increases Risk for Irritant Contact Dermatitis

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We recently received this testimonial about an employee who suffered from contact dermatitis due to the inability to wear latex or nitrile gloves.

"We have one employee who suffered from contact dermatitis and couldn't wear any type of glove (latex, nitrile, or otherwise) - but works in our tear-down shop and her hands were constantly covered with crude oil. She agreed to test the samples and was ecstatic over the results. I only wish I had taken photos of her hands before and after. Her hands were horribly scaly and cracked. I reckon the crude oil was causing her dermatitis, but sweating inside the gloves didn't give her hands a chance to heal, so she couldn't wear them either - creating a vicious cycle. Even steroidal creams didn't help, since they aren't barrier creams and only treat the symptoms, not the cause. She can finally wear nitrile gloves now that her hands are healing, but had been after me to place an order for continued use. Thanks for checking back with me to get an order placed."
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