Skin symptoms in veterinary assistant staff and veterinarians: A cross-sectional study.

Alexandra BeineMichal GinaFrank HoffmeyerAnne LotzChristoph NöllenheidtEva ZahradnikIngrid SanderOlaf KleinmüllerManigé FartaschAlbert NienhausMonika Raulf

Published in: Contact dermatitis (2022)

We observed a high prevalence of self-reported HE among staff in veterinary practices. Excessive hand washing, unprotected contact with irritants and long-term glove use should be avoided.

Keyphrases

long term care
primary care
healthcare
physical activity
weight gain
soft tissue
risk factors
wound healing