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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2014-10-01
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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 |