An outlook on hand dermatitis in healthcare workers during COVID-19

Abstract

Hand dermatitis is a highly prevalent cutaneous manifestation in the occupational setting, particularly among health-care professionals. Repetitive handwashing procedures using alcohol gels and soaps, irritants from PPE kits, and gloves can cause adverse effects on the hand’s skin integrity. Various morphological patterns of hand dermatitis have different times of onset. These characteristics make diagnosis a challenging task. During the pandemic, hand dermatitis has increased dramatically among healthcare workers. This condition can be tackled using targeted topical steroids and emollients.