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Facial Personal Protective Equipment: Materials, Resterilization Methods, and Management of Occupation-Related Dermatoses.
Yu, JiaDe; Goldminz, Ari; Chisolm, Sarah; Jacob, Sharon E; Zippin, Jonathan H; Wu, Peggy A; Hylwa, Sara; Dunnick, Cory A; Chen, Jennifer K; Reeder, Margo; Honari, Golara; Atwater, Amber Reck.
  • Yu J; From the Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital.
  • Goldminz A; Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
  • Chisolm S; Department of Dermatology, Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital, Regional Telehealth Service, Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 Southeast Network, Decatur, GA.
  • Zippin JH; Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
  • Wu PA; Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento.
  • Hylwa S; Departments of Dermatology, HealthPartners Institute, Hennepin Healthcare, and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
  • Chen JK; Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA.
  • Reeder M; University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison.
  • Honari G; Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA.
  • Atwater AR; Duke Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
Dermatitis ; 32(2): 78-85, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-958986
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The coronavirus infectious disease 2019 pandemic has resulted in health care workers donning personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.

OBJECTIVES:

The aims of the study were to review facial PPE (surgical masks and N95 respirators) ingredients, to identify facial PPE resterilization techniques, and to recommend strategies for prevention and management of facial PPE-related dermatoses.

METHODS:

Twenty-one facial PPE (11 N95 respirators, 10 surgical masks) were reviewed. Resterilization techniques were identified. Personal protective equipment-induced occupational dermatoses and management strategies were explored.

RESULTS:

Polypropylene is the most common chemical identified in facial PPE. Most masks contain aluminum at the nosepiece. Two surgical masks released nickel. Facial PPE dermatoses include irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, acne, and contact urticaria. Strategies for prevention and management of facial PPE occupational dermatoses are discussed.

CONCLUSIONS:

There are increasing reports of occupational dermatoses associated with facial PPE. This review discusses the components of facial PPE, mask resterilization methods, and strategies for prevention and management of facial PPE dermatoses.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Occupational Exposure / Dermatitis, Occupational / Facial Dermatoses / Personal Protective Equipment Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dermatitis Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Occupational Exposure / Dermatitis, Occupational / Facial Dermatoses / Personal Protective Equipment Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dermatitis Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article