Hand eczema, obsessive compulsive disorder and the role of sleep: a triad of associated factors and the influence of the current pandemic (original) (raw)

HANDS ECZEMA IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC: A REVIEW OF FACTORS RELATED TO EXCESSIVE HYGIENE (Atena Editora)

HANDS ECZEMA IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC: A REVIEW OF FACTORS RELATED TO EXCESSIVE HYGIENE (Atena Editora), 2024

Hand eczema is an inflammation of the skin that presents signs such as flaking, cracks, erosions, vesicles, among others. Its consequences are varied, among which we can highlight the use of substances such as soaps and detergents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of these substances increased considerably, as a result of which some cases of eczema began to appear. However, some studies indicate that we cannot correlate cases of eczema with disinfection processes. In view of this, the objective of this review was to evaluate the occurrence of this skin inflammation during the 2020 pandemic. The databases used were DOAJ, PubMed and BVS, with a total of 16 scientific articles included. Most of the studies observed indicate the emergence of eczema due to excessive hand washing associated with soap. On the other hand, in smaller numbers, studies make it clear that in a certain population there was a lower prevalence of skin lesions even associated with eczema risk factors. In conclusion, after analyzing the articles, further studies are needed to relate skin lesions to COVID-19 prevention measures.

Hand Hygiene Habits and Prevalence of Hand Eczema During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the prevalence of and possible risk factors for hand eczema with respect to the dissemination of information about new hand hygiene habits to protect against ongoing COVID-19 cross-transmission. The authors conducted a survey among health care workers (HCWs) and non-HCW populations in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Results: A total of 805 participants participated. The prevalence of hand eczema in the study population was 20.87%. There were several risk factors, including working as a HCW, having a history of previous hand eczema, having underlying atopic dermatitis, wearing gloves in everyday life, and washing hands frequently (more than 10 times/day). Hand hygiene with alcohol-based products was shown to be a risk factor for hand eczema, (OR (95% CI) 1.86 (1.03-3.35), P = .04). Conclusion: In terms of hand eczema prevention, we suggest that the use of alcohol-based products should be discontinued if other handwashing methods are available. The following ...

The epidemiology of hand eczema in the general population - prevalence and main findings

Contact Dermatitis, 2010

Numerous studies have investigated the prevalence and risk factors of hand eczema in the general population. These studies are of high value as they tend to be less biased than studies using clinical populations and as they are important for healthcare decision makers when they allocate resources. This study aimed to review the epidemiology of hand eczema in the general population.

Management of chronic hand eczema

Contact Dermatitis, 2007

Hand eczema (HE) is one of the most frequent skin diseases and has often a chronically relapsing course with a poor prognosis resulting in a high social and economic impact for the individual and the society. In this article, we highlight the results of an expert workshop on the 'management of severe chronic hand eczema' with the focus on the epidemiology, the burden of severe HE, its classification and diagnostic procedures, and the current status of treatment options according to an evidence-based approach (randomized controlled clinical trials, RCTs). We conclude that despite the abundance of topical and systemic treatment options, disease management in patients with severe chronic HE is frequently inadequate. There is a strong need for RCTs of existing and new treatment options based on clearly diagnosed subtypes of HE and its severity.

The covid-19 pandemic led to an upsurge of irritant contact hand dermatitis

IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought about a transition in hand hygiene practices since the disease has no cure. WHO recommends frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds each time or the use of alcohol-based hand rubs to prevent infection. This change has led to a variety of skin changes over hands including dryness, redness, irritation, etc. Dermatitis is a medical term for skin inflammation (irritation). Contact dermatitis is an allergic or irritant reaction that causes a painful or itchy skin rash. Frequent use of hand hygiene products, particularly soaps, and other detergents, is one of the leading causes of irritant contact dermatitis among health workers in this Covid pandemic era. : To know the impact of change in hand hygiene practices after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, an online survey was conducted using google forms. Participants included only medical students and professionals aged 18 and above till 35 years. Informed consent was obtained from all individual part...