The Impact to Skin from Increased Infection Prevention and Control Practices
Contact dermatitis and chemical allergies are not a new issue experienced by healthcare workers, but with the impact of COVID-19 to current infection prevention and control practices, problems may have increased with the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as from gloves and masks. Thankfully, there are practices that can be employed to minimise and manage occupational dermatitis.
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Please join Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon AM, Dermatologist and Occupational Physician, from Skin Health Institute, as she explores skincare concerns and the impact on healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. You will learn about rashes as it relates to face and hand protection, problems with personal protective equipment (PPE), especially gloves and masks, as well as how to minimise and manage occupational dermatitis.
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To further explore the incidence and risk of Type IV chemical allergy, please read Associate Professor Nixon and her teams’ review on the evolutionary response to glove allergies.
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