Evaluation of hand cleansers.
The effect of three industrial hand cleansers on transepidermal water loss (TWL) was evaluated in groups of healthy volunteers. After 2 weeks, subjects using Baracaide averaged 47% less TWL than those using Swarfega and 35% less than with Go-Jo. In a second study in printers, the use of Baracaide decreased TWL by 20% after 2 weeks. Because it contains no volatile solvents, Baracaide may be less injurious to the barrier layer.
D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D003902:Detergents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects*; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*
D003902:Detergents; D012997:Solvents