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ArticleContact dermatitis2025

Evaluation of Glove Liners Made of Semipermeable and Textile Materials in Patients With Hand Dermatoses: Results of a Multicenter Intervention Study (ProTection II).

Theres Heichel, Jan F Kersten, Antje Braumann, Kathrin Krambeck, Sonja Bonness, Claudia Schröder-Kraft, Robert Ofenloch, Elke Weisshaar, Kerstin Strom, Christoph Skudlik and 5 more

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Article in Contact dermatitis, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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15 authors.

Theres HeichelInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany.
Jan F KerstenCompetence Centre for Epidemiology and Health Service Research in Nursing, Institute for Health Service Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Antje BraumannInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University and BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Kathrin KrambeckInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University and BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Sonja BonnessInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University and BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Claudia Schröder-KraftInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University and BG Klinikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Robert OfenlochDepartment of Dermatology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3532-6110
Elke WeisshaarDepartment of Dermatology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Kerstin StromDepartment of Dermatology, BG Hospital for Occupational Disease Bad Reichenhall, Bad Reichenhall, Germany.
Christoph SkudlikInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany.
Flora SonsmannInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany.
Annika WilkeInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany.
Albert NienhausCompetence Centre for Epidemiology and Health Service Research in Nursing, Institute for Health Service Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Swen Malte JohnInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany.
Richard BransInstitute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1245-024X

Funding

Institution for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention in the Health and Welfare Services (Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege, BGW) Ext FF_1371Institution for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention in the Health and Welfare Services (Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege, BGW) Ext FF_1597
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGlove liners (GLs) are worn under impermeable gloves to prevent occlusion effects.

objectivesTo evaluate the acceptance and tolerability of cotton gloves (COT) and semipermeable Sympatex gloves (SYM) as GLs in patients with hand dermatoses.

methodsIn a prospective multicenter study, 210 patients with work-related hand dermatoses were invited to wear either COT or SYM as GLs for 4 weeks underneath occlusive protective gloves during their regular work tasks. Acceptance of GL and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were assessed by questionnaires and the disease severity by the Osnabrueck Hand Eczema Severity Index.

resultsA total of 178 data sets were available (SYM: n = 89/103, 86.4%; COT: n = 89/107, 83.2%). Both GLs did not impair work performance and were applicable in various work activities. SYM received better ratings regarding climate conditions, mobility and tactility. COT showed superiority in fit, donning and doffing. No substantial intergroup differences regarding disease severity and HRQoL were observed.

conclusionsSYM and COT were well tolerated and accepted, suggesting that SYM is a reasonable alternative for COT as GL in patients with hand dermatoses. The choice of material of GLs may depend on occupation-specific requirements for the performed tasks, individual needs and preferences.

Indexed as

Dermatitis, Allergic ContactDermatitis, OccupationalGloves, ProtectiveHand DermatosesAdultAgedCotton FiberFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness IndexSurveys and QuestionnairesTextilescottonglove linerhand eczemaocclusionsemipermeableSympatexuser acceptancework‐related

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PMID40467073
PMCPMC12415674

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