TABLE 3.
Skin problems caused by PPEs used for Covid‐19
| n | % | Factor | χ2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin problem | |||||
| Present | 397 | 90.2 | Gender | 24,243 | P < 0.001 |
| Absent | 43 | 9.8 | Occupation | 6,414 | P = 0.04 |
| *Skin Problems | |||||
| Dryness | 337 | 76.6 | Gender | 44,376 | P < 0.001 |
| Itching | 228 | 51.8 | Gender | 4,745 | P = 0.03 |
| Flaking | 177 | 40.2 | Gender | 15,807 | P < 0.001 |
| Tingling | 131 | 29.8 | Gender | ||
| Spalling | 122 | 27.7 | Gender | 19,444 | P < 0.001 |
| Peeling | 64 | 14.5 | |||
| Lichenification | 63 | 14.3 | |||
| Swelling | 47 | 10.7 | |||
| Acne | 44 | 10.0 | |||
| Maseration | 31 | 7.0 | |||
| Pruritis | 17 | 3.9 | |||
| Rash | 22 | 5.0 | |||
| Fungus | 11 | 2.5 | |||
| *Skin problem location | |||||
| Mask | |||||
| Nose Bridge | 179 | 40.7 | |||
| Ear | 125 | 28.4 | |||
| Cheek | 113 | 25.7 | |||
| Perioral | 60 | 13.6 | |||
| Chin | 65 | 14.8 | |||
| Visor | |||||
| Forehead | 106 | 24.1 | |||
| Scalp | 34 | 7.7 | |||
| Glove | |||||
| Hand surface | 267 | 60. 7 | |||
| Interdigital | 100 | 22.7 | |||
| Palm | 98 | 22.3 | |||
| Apron | |||||
| Goggles | 7 | 1.6 | |||
| Ear | 4 | 0.9 | |||
| Nose Bridge | 13 | 3.0 | |||
| Plastic boot | 3 | 0.7 | |||
| Disinfectant/ Cologne | 62 | 14.1 |