Optimizing Skin Protection with Semipermeable Gloves

Non‐invasive bioengineering methods in an intervention study in 1020 male metal workers: results and implications for occupational dermatology

“…Biophysical techniques are used (i) to assess treatments of dermatological disorders (9), (ii) to evaluate the clinical severity of either distinct skin diseases (10–12) or a single symptom such as dryness (13), (iii) to quantify experimentally induced irritation (7, 14, 15), and finally (iv) to assess the efficacy of skin protective means (e.g. gloves and moisturizers) (16–20). Moreover, the measurement of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) as an indicator of skin barrier function and colorimetry for quantifying erythema has been recommended for monitoring persons at risk of irritant occupational hand dermatitis.…”

Impact of glove occlusion on cumulative skin irritation with or without hand cleanser–comparison in an experimental repeated irritation model

“…The duration of occlusion is decisive for the irritant effects to occur, probably because time is needed for the moisture to build up. Subclinical hyperhydration of the stratum corneum, which is detectable by bioengineering methods, occurs after only 20 min of glove occlusion (29). The effects of such short episodes of occlusion are also short‐lived.…”

A 7‐step consultation plan for health care workers and hairdressers

“…Past studies on secondary individual prevention confirm that in principle such dermatological patients can continue in their profession with consistent skin pro‐tection and skin care [7, 8]. Despite knowledge of the special role of primary and secondary prevention, many studies [9–13] show that such measures are not adequately being implemented. The aim of the present study, based on a stan‐dardized survey, is to implement and evaluate optimized measures of primary and secondary prevention.…”