Actas dermo-sifiliográficas
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Actas Dermosifiliogr · Apr 2012
Review[Products for hand hygiene and antisepsis: use by health professionals and relationship with hand eczema].
Hand hygiene is the most important measure for the prevention of nosocomial infection. We describe the different products available for hygiene and antisepsis of the hands and the use of these products in daily practice. ⋯ Alcohol-based products are better tolerated and less irritant than soap and water; irritation should not therefore be a limiting factor in the use of these products and they are to be recommended in place of soap and water. Informative and continued education programs could increase their use.