Health services
Contact with cleaning products, "wet work", or frequent contact with water and contact with latex gloves are common triggers for hand eczema among health service workers, including doctors, dentists, nurses, and staff.
- If possible, use machinery and tools to clean equipment, rather than your hands
- When you wash your hands, make sure you have rinsed them thoroughly
- Protect your hands by moisturizing them regularly. Use an emollient that is free from fragrances and preservatives
- If latex gloves trigger your hand eczema, use suitable hypoallergenic gloves instead