Preventing adverse cutaneous reactions from amplified hygiene practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: how dermatologists can help through anticipatory guidance.
Arch Dermatol Res
; 313(6): 501-503, 2021 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-209540
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe with more than 2,000,000 confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in 184 countries and territories. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), two crucial actions can reduce the risk of person-to-person viral transmission frequent hand washing and surface decontamination with specific environmental protection agency (EPA)-registered disinfectants. As hygiene recommendations evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic and community members adopt changing practices, dermatologists are likely to see a rise in adverse cutaneous reactions from prolonged irritant exposures and widespread use of antimicrobials. The purposes of this report are to familiarize dermatologists with the hygiene practices recommended for COVID-19 prevention, to highlight adverse cutaneous reactions associated with repeated exposures to detergents and disinfectants, and to discuss strategies which patients can implement during the COVID-19 pandemic to minimize skin irritation white still performing hygiene practices effectively.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hand Disinfection
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Hygiene
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Dermatitis, Contact
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Disinfectants
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Dermatologists
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Hand Dermatoses
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Arch Dermatol Res
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S00403-020-02086-x
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