ArticleDermatology research and practice2020
The Prevalence and Determinants of Hand and Face Dermatitis during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Population-Based Survey.
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- Contact dermatitis caused by prevention measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Hand hygiene and hand eczema: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Contact dermatitis · 2022Pooled it
- Hand Sanitizer Use During the Pandemic: Frequency and Health Effects Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Professionals.Workplace health & safety · 2026Article
- Methodological limitations and confounders in dermal toxicity evaluation of aqueous test substance by OECD technical guidelines 402, 410: our experience of testing ethanol based hand sanitizer.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- An online survey on the association between the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and dermatitis in the Jizan Population.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
- Prevalence and post-pandemic consequences of body dysmorphic disorder: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Health psychology report · 2025Review
- Adult and children's use of hand sanitizer during a pandemic - an observational study.Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2023Observational
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- A hand-targeted auxiliary personal protective equipment for intervention of fomite transmission of viruses.Bioengineering & translational medicine · 2022Article
- Indirect consequences of coronavirus disease 2019: Skin lesions caused by the frequent hand sanitation and use of personal protective equipment and strategies for their prevention.The Journal of dermatology · 2022Review
- Personal protective equipment-related dermatoses in COVID-19 frontline health workers. A lesson learned from 1-year single center in the UAE.Dermatologic therapy · 2022Article
- Teledermatology in the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.JAAD international · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundDuring the current COVID-19 pandemic, prevention is the key to limiting the spread of this disease. The frequent handwashing and use of sanitizers resulted in notable skin changes among some individuals. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and determinants of the new onset of dermatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic in a university population from Saudi Arabia.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered online questionnaire by sending an invitation link to students and employees of Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University in June 2020. A chi-squared test was used to note differences regarding hand and face dermatitis.
resultsOf the total 2356 participants, 34.8% reported skin changes or symptoms over hands, and 15.3% reported skin changes on their face during this pandemic. 88.7% of the participants reported a change in handwashing habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 62.2% of participants were not using any hand sanitizers before COVID-19 but began using them during the pandemic. There were significantly higher percentage of skin conditions in females (on hands (ScH): 42.6% and face (ScF):19.2%), individuals working in environments requiring frequent handwashing (ScH: 40.3% vs. ScF: 17.2%), those working in facilities where they have to interact with people during the pandemic (ScH: 41.1% vs. ScF: 18.7%), those encountering COVID-19 patients (ScH: 48.6% vs. ScF: 24.8%), those exposed to chemicals (ScH: 48.6% vs. ScF: 24.8%), and healthcare workers (ScH: 51.3% vs. ScF: 24.3%).
conclusionIt was found that during the pandemic, skin changes were common among the general population as well as among healthcare workers. The frequency of handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizers were contributing factors for dermatitis. Although hygiene is an extremely important preventive measure in this pandemic, maintaining skin integrity is also vital. Appropriate knowledge and good practice can prevent dermatitis in this pandemic, with regular hydration of the skin being a key factor.
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