Moisturising Gloves as a Solution for Occupational Skin Health: Advances and Challenges

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Autores principales: Sher Wei How, Janarthanan Supramaniam, Thet Thet Htar, Bey Fen Leo, Sivakumar Manickam, Bey Hing Goh, Siah Ying Tang
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author Sher Wei How
Janarthanan Supramaniam
Thet Thet Htar
Bey Fen Leo
Sivakumar Manickam
Bey Hing Goh
Siah Ying Tang
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Janarthanan Supramaniam
Thet Thet Htar
Bey Fen Leo
Sivakumar Manickam
Bey Hing Goh
Siah Ying Tang
Sher Wei How
Janarthanan Supramaniam
Thet Thet Htar
Bey Fen Leo
Sivakumar Manickam
Bey Hing Goh
Siah Ying Tang
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contents Moisturising Gloves as a Solution for Occupational Skin Health: Advances and Challenges Sher Wei How Janarthanan Supramaniam Thet Thet Htar Bey Fen Leo Sivakumar Manickam Bey Hing Goh Siah Ying Tang Contact Dermatitis ABSTRACT Extended glove usage is crucial in various occupational settings to safeguard workers and maintain hygiene standards. However, prolonged wear creates an occlusive environment that disrupts normal skin evaporation, leading to temporary overhydration. This reversal of the diffusion gradient facilitates the penetration of residual soaps and alcohol from hand hygiene practices, which can deplete skin moisture and cause irritation. Moisturising agents have been integrated into gloves to address occupational dry skin, as conventional lotions often suffer from low compliance and incompatibility with latex. Their selection requires careful optimisation to ensure effective skin penetration without compromising glove integrity or introducing manufacturing complexities. Additionally, variations in activation stimuli among individuals must be taken into account to ensure consistent efficacy. This review discusses advancements in moisturising glove technologies, including interlayer coatings, direct surface applications, matrix integration, microencapsulation and hydrogel‐based controlled‐release systems. Despite these innovations, research gaps remain in standardising hydration assessment methods, evaluating real‐world performance and comparing the efficacy of moisturising gloves with conventional skincare methods. Addressing these challenges through further clinical studies is crucial for refining the design and effectiveness of moisturising gloves in occupational applications. 10.1111/cod.70025 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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spellingShingle Moisturising Gloves as a Solution for Occupational Skin Health: Advances and Challenges
Sher Wei How
Janarthanan Supramaniam
Thet Thet Htar
Bey Fen Leo
Sivakumar Manickam
Bey Hing Goh
Siah Ying Tang
Contact Dermatitis
Moisturising Gloves as a Solution for Occupational Skin Health: Advances and Challenges Sher Wei How Janarthanan Supramaniam Thet Thet Htar Bey Fen Leo Sivakumar Manickam Bey Hing Goh Siah Ying Tang Contact Dermatitis ABSTRACT Extended glove usage is crucial in various occupational settings to safeguard workers and maintain hygiene standards. However, prolonged wear creates an occlusive environment that disrupts normal skin evaporation, leading to temporary overhydration. This reversal of the diffusion gradient facilitates the penetration of residual soaps and alcohol from hand hygiene practices, which can deplete skin moisture and cause irritation. Moisturising agents have been integrated into gloves to address occupational dry skin, as conventional lotions often suffer from low compliance and incompatibility with latex. Their selection requires careful optimisation to ensure effective skin penetration without compromising glove integrity or introducing manufacturing complexities. Additionally, variations in activation stimuli among individuals must be taken into account to ensure consistent efficacy. This review discusses advancements in moisturising glove technologies, including interlayer coatings, direct surface applications, matrix integration, microencapsulation and hydrogel‐based controlled‐release systems. Despite these innovations, research gaps remain in standardising hydration assessment methods, evaluating real‐world performance and comparing the efficacy of moisturising gloves with conventional skincare methods. Addressing these challenges through further clinical studies is crucial for refining the design and effectiveness of moisturising gloves in occupational applications. 10.1111/cod.70025 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
title Moisturising Gloves as a Solution for Occupational Skin Health: Advances and Challenges
topic Contact Dermatitis
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cod.70025