Hand hygiene in the dermatologist's office: To wash or to rub?

Hand hygiene in the dermatologist's office: To wash or to rub?

Messina M J; Brodell L A; Brodell R T; Mostow E N

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

2008

2008-12

Hand hygiene is a central factor in preventing the spread of disease in the dermatologist's office. The role of hand washing and alcohol-based hand rubs is considered with emphasis on compliance, effectiveness,side effects, and cost. Specific recommendations highlight the importance of using alcohol-based hand rubs as an adjunct to traditional hand-washing methods. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2008;59:1043-9.)

Dermatology; efficacy; alcohol; transmission; infections; regimens; disinfection; health-care workers; irritant contact-dermatitis; propanol; skin irritation

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