HANDS ECZEMA IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC: A REVIEW OF FACTORS RELATED TO EXCESSIVE HYGIENE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594782419082

• Palavras-chave: Hand eczema; Dermatitis; COVID-19; Skin; Excessive hygiene.

• Keywords: Hand eczema; Dermatitis; COVID-19; Skin; Excessive hygiene.

• Abstract:

  Hand eczema is an inflammation of the skin that presents signs such as flaking, cracks, erosions, vesicles, among others. Its consequences are varied, among which we can highlight the use of substances such as soaps and detergents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of these substances increased considerably, as a result of which some cases of eczema began to appear. However, some studies indicate that we cannot correlate cases of eczema with disinfection processes. In view of this, the objective of this review was to evaluate the occurrence of this skin inflammation during the 2020 pandemic. The databases used were DOAJ, PubMed and BVS, with a total of 16 scientific articles included. Most of the studies observed indicate the emergence of eczema due to excessive hand washing associated with soap. On the other hand, in smaller numbers, studies make it clear that in a certain population there was a lower prevalence of skin lesions even associated with eczema risk factors. In conclusion, after analyzing the articles, further studies are needed to relate skin lesions to COVID-19 prevention measures.