Clinical Application of Irritant Contact Dermatitis on Hands and Diagnosis of It
Keywords:
Dermatitis, ICD, HH products, HCWsAbstract
Hand hygiene (HH) is the single most important procedure that can be followed by healthcare workers (HCWs) to reduce the risk of spreading healthcare-associated infections. The irritating contact dermatitis (ICD) that occurs due to the rehashed presentation of HH products and technique is one reason often referred to for resistance. In this study we concentrate on the irritating contact dermatitis on hands and it is also diagnosis.
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