Ask the Editors
Hand Hygiene
- Are there any recommendations for the use of hand lotion in clinical settings?
- Are waterless, alcohol-based hand antiseptics recommended over hand washing for routine use in clinical settings?
- Are there any recommendations for the use of hand lotion in clinical settings?
- There have been a number of waterless, alcohol-based hand antiseptics marketed in recent years; does this mean that hand washing is no longer considered effective or acceptable?
- There are powdered and non-powdered latex gloves on the market. What are the differences?
- After I use the alcohol-based hand antiseptic in the practice, I notice that my hands feel slippery and do not feel clean. Why does that happen and what can I do to take care of it?
- What are major considerations for hand hygiene?
- What should a proper hand washing agent be expected to accomplish?
- Are hives or small raised bumps a symptom of contact dermatitis?
- Are the waterless disinfecting soaps effective?
- Are there any preventive therapies for contact dermatitis on the horizon?
- Are there other risk factors for developing contact dermatitis?
- What are the most common irritants that cause contact dermatitis?
- What are the symptoms of nonspecific dermatitis?
- What is contact dermatitis and can this type of reaction affect dental hygienists?
- Does the addition of aloe in gloves help?
- How can dental professionals protect themselves from future contact dermatitis and other hypersensitivity reactions?
- How do we protect ourselves from latex exposure?
- What is the duration of the type I lesion?
- What is the most common cause of dermatitis?
- What is the most effective treatment for an allergic reaction?