title: Occupational skin-protection products--a review.
abstract: Skin-protection products are used in the occupational field to protect the skin against hazards from the workplace. They are only to be used for non-toxic, non-cancerogenous and non-sensitizing low-grade irritants such as water, detergents, and cutting fluids and cannot replace other protective measures such as gloves. The recommendation of products mainly focuses on the physico-chemical properties of the irritant and the protective cream. More in vivo studies and intervention studies are needed to prove the efficacy of skin-protection products under real-life conditions.
authors.affiliation: Irmgadis Apotheke, Tönisvorster Strasse 25-27, 41749 Viersen, Germany.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kresken
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Klotz
mesh_terms: D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents