‘Frequently used disinfectant products can cause hand eczema’

Corona It is requested to pay attention to hygiene rules with the virus epidemic. disinfectant its use has also increased. Dermatologist Assoc. Dr. View Bengu’s Full Profilementioning that common disinfectants cause skin irritation, “We have become more disinfectant due to” Covid-19 “. There is a covering layer on our skin. This layer starts to be damaged with alcohol in cleansers. Skin irritation eczema. First, redness, tenderness. “If it is not taken at this stage, the skin becomes thicker, the thickened skin loses its elasticity and starts to crack after a while. If the eczema begins to become chronic, irritation may spread to the arms, neck and face.” .

‘OIL-BASED HUMIDIFIER SHOULD BE USED’

class = ‘cf’>Saying that a moisturizing cream should be used after washing hands, Türk said, “After washing your hands, a good moisturizer should be applied. These moisturizers should be oil-based because it contributes to repair. It is necessary to use moisturizer with intensive concealer like pure vaseline at night. “It prevents the development of hand eczema and helps in its treatment,” he said.

OLIVE OIL AND SESAME OIL

Stating that those who cannot get out of their homes and cannot get moisturizing cream can also apply olive oil to their hands.

Assoc. Dr. Gerceker also warned that hand jewelry such as rings should be removed during hand washing, “Jewelry such as rings should be removed during hand washing. Because chemicals such as rings accumulate under the rinse. It is observed that rinsing continues to irritate reaction from there, since water does not reach the chemicals under the ring. “When the hand sweats, it increases absorption and irritation reaction increases. Therefore, we recommend not to wear hand jewelry like rings,” he said.