Health
NHS eczema epidemic ‘triggered by coronavirus hand washing’ – Plymouth Live
The findings are based on an audit of 200 hospital staff workers by the British Society of Cutaneous Allergy
The coronavirus pandemic may have caused an eczema epidemic due to the impact of excessive hand washing.
Research from a new study, based on an audit of 200 hospital workers, showed that one in five suffering with a skin condition required time off work.
Six-out-of-10 seen for skin problems were found suffering irritant contact dermatitis – a form of the itchy, painful condition caused by friction, according to the study.
The report highlights the impact of PPE (personal protective equipment)…
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