title: Skin protection programmes.
abstract: Educational programmes, including evidence-based recommendations on skin protection (skin protection programmes), have been proposed for the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis in occupations with a high frequency of this disease. Recent intervention studies directed at wet-work employees showed a positive influence on wet-work behaviour and on clinical skin symptoms. The structure and implementation of skin protection programmes are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Gentofte University Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark. t.agner@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Tove
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Agner
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Held
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017575:Gloves, Protective; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D007509:Irritants