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Can coexist with a fungal infection- has that been ruled out? Sarah > On 17 Aug 2017, at 06:55, Caroline Barnes <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > That's a hell of a lot of chemicals he has been putting on his skin as a "cure". > > Barrier cream has no real role in a skin care regime; have you seen the BOHRF Guidelines on Managing Dermatitis? > > Also the same with the sanitiser; more chemicals and usually very drying. Plain soap and water followed by an emollient is usually the guidance. > > I'd go back to basics with his skin care to allow his skin to recover. Also how often is he changing his gloves in the 3 hours? > > I'm sure Helen Taylor or Chris will comment further later. > > Regards > > Carr > >> On 17 Aug 2017 6:39 AM, "Susan Hill" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> I knew someone who developed pompholyx eczema every time he was stressed. Although he wore gloves for some of the day there was a direct correlation to periods of stress and it cleared up when he was more relaxed at work. >> >> Regards Sue. >> >> On 16 Aug 2017, at 17:54, annie anderson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Afternoon everyone, >>> >>> I have a skin question that I am hoping someone out there can help me with please? >>> I have 40 year old man who has worked in "clean room" environments for 20 years, he does not handle any "products" or chemicals. >>> He wears non powdered nitrile gloves for 2 to 3 hours at a time holding tweezers to pick up micro chips. >>> 1 year ago he noticed slightly dry red patches on his knuckles and in between his fingers, after a few months where it didn't get better or worse he started using "Debs" skin products. >>> He used Stokolan Light Gel (restorer), Deb Triple Active Gel (barrier cream) and Deb instant Foam (sanitiser) >>> He used the Triple Active Gel and dried his hands with hot air before putting his gloves on. >>> These measures completely cleared his hands for 2 months. >>> 1 week ago he developed blisters, some large, on his knuckles and fingers and between his fingers. Nothing on his palms or backs of hands. >>> He has seen the GP, diagnosed with contact dermatitis, likely caused by the gloves and given steroid creams. >>> I have excluded him from the clean room and wearing gloves till I have had some words of wisdom from all you wise people. Any ideas please? >>> >>> Thanks very much. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Annie Anderson >>> Director >>> >>> Health Initiatives >>> Occupational Health Service Providers >>> >>> Telephone: 07788 667506 >>> >>> Health Initiatives Limited is incorporated in England and Wales. Registration number: 5332342 >>> Registered office: 67 Coopers Road Martlesham Heath Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3SJ >>> >>> The contents and any attachments of this electronic mail message are confidential and intended only for the named addressees. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. Please do not disclose, copy, forward, or act upon the contents of this e mail or any attachments. >>> >>> ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. >>> OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html >>> >>> CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH >>> >> ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. >> OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html >> >> CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH >> > ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. > OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html > > CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH