Epidemiology of Occupational Contact Dermatitis (OCD) on health workers in Covid-19

Authors

  • Sawitri Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Astindari Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Andre Yuindartanto Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Damayanti Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Sylvia Anggraeni Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Menul Ayu Umborowati Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Iskandar Zulkarnain Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • M. Yulianto Listiawan Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Afif Nurul Hidayati Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

Keywords:

Cellulite, collagen septae, cosmeceuticals, radiofrequency, subscision, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, dermal filler, carboxytherapy

Abstract

Background  Generally, the diagnosis of OCD can be considered after a history of exposure to the suspected material and a thorough physical examination. Meanwhile, vital information about it is often overlooked during the initial consultation.   Objective Evaluating the epidemiological profile of OCD cases in health workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluating complaints, manifestations and causative materials of OCD cases in health workers at the isolation ward of Dr. Soetomo Surabaya Hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic.   Methods Purposive sampling was used to design research samples from accessible populations that matched the inclusion requirements while those who met exclusion criteria were included as research samples.   Results Majority OCD patients are women and the most common age range is between 22-35 years old. The occupation most affected by OCD while working at isolation ward during the pandemic is nurses. The most common complaint is itching followed by redness of the skin which appears most frequently on the hands. The most prominent clinical manifestations are desquamation followed by erythema-like skin lesions. Medical gloves are the sort of personal protection equipment that causes OCD the most, followed by hand hygiene activities. High risk factors for OCD include a family history of atopic illnesses, history of asthma and an early history of atopic dermatitis.   Conclusion The use of PPE can cause several effects on the skin such as physical trauma to the skin, acne, contact dermatitis, urticaria, and aggravate previous skin diseases. The most common skin disorders are erythema, papules, scales, fissures, erosions, ulcers, vesicles and wheals. Complaints of contact dermatitis can be reduced and prevented by taking preventive measures in the form of using moisturizers on areas that are often exposed.  

Author Biography

Afif Nurul Hidayati, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine/ Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Universitas Airlangga Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

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2023-03-05

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Sawitri, Astindari, Yuindartanto A, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa, Damayanti, Sylvia Anggraeni, Menul Ayu Umborowati, Iskandar Zulkarnain, M. Yulianto Listiawan, Afif Nurul Hidayati. Epidemiology of Occupational Contact Dermatitis (OCD) on health workers in Covid-19. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2023Mar.5 [cited 2024Mar.29];33(1):220-34. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2000

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