1997
Self-application of a protective cream. Pitfalls of occupational skin protection
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“…Despite the fact that all the nurses had visible mild signs of irritated skin and 1/2 of the population was susceptible to dermatitis due to their atopic skin diathesis, skin care behaviour before the study was inadequate. Once again, the need for education on risk awareness and the correct use of skin protection became clear (14). In contrast to our study design, only primary protection of not yet compromised skin can be of optimal efficacy in the prevention of occupational contact dermatitis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
“…Despite the fact that all the nurses had visible mild signs of irritated skin and 1/2 of the population was susceptible to dermatitis due to their atopic skin diathesis, skin care behaviour before the study was inadequate. Once again, the need for education on risk awareness and the correct use of skin protection became clear (14). In contrast to our study design, only primary protection of not yet compromised skin can be of optimal efficacy in the prevention of occupational contact dermatitis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
“…26 To achieve optimal protective effects, BC should be used with careful consideration of the types of substances they are designed to protect against based on a specific exposure conditions; also, the proper use of BC should be taught. 35,37 The ideal BC should be a non-toxic, non-comedogenic, non-irritating, non-greasy colourless foam. It should maintain high efficacy, but not interfere with user's manual dexterity or sensitivity.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, BC may also shield skin from chemicals, oils and other substances and facilitate easier cleansing at the end of the workday 26 . To achieve optimal protective effects, BC should be used with careful consideration of the types of substances they are designed to protect against based on a specific exposure conditions; also, the proper use of BC should be taught 35,37 …”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
