Impact of wet work on epidermal barrier (TEWL and stratum corneum hydration) and skin viscoelasticity in nurses

Background: Nurses are prone to develop hand eczema due to occupational exposure to irritants, including wet work. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of wet work on selected skin properties, reflecting epidermal barrier function – transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and stratum corneum hyd...

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Main Authors: Marta Kieć-Świerczyńska, Dorota Chomiczewska-Skóra, Dominika Świerczyńska-Machura, Beata Kręcisz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2014-10-01
Series:Medycyna Pracy
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Online Access:http://medpr.imp.lodz.pl/Wplyw-mokrego-srodowiska-pracy-na-wybrane-parametry-bariery-naskorkowej-tewl-i-zawartosc-wody-w-naskorku-oraz-lepkosprezystosc-skory-u-pielegniarek,1822,0,2.html