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Table 2 Main recommendations for the prevention of hand dermatitis (NVAB guideline, 2006) [8]

From: The effectiveness of a skin care program for the prevention of contact dermatitis in health care workers (the Healthy Hands Project): study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

1. Use disinfectants instead of water and soap to disinfect the hands, when hands are not visibly dirty

2. Wear gloves when performing wet work

3. Wear cotton under-gloves when you wear gloves for longer than 10 min

4. Use a moisturizer on a daily basis to nurse the skin

5. Creams should be applied over the whole hand, including the webs, fingertips and dorsal aspects