Table II.
Clinical manifestations of PROD caused by individual PPE components∗
| Clinical manifestation | Number of respondents affected (%) | Median time (wk) to onset of dermatosis (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| Face mask-related PROD, n | 288 | - |
| Facial itch/rash | 122 (42.4) | 1 (1, 2) |
| Pressure injury (abrasion/pressure sores) | 196 (68.1) | 1 (1, 2) |
| Hyperpigmentation | 79 (27.4) | 2 (1, 3) |
| Acne | 206 (71.5) | 1 (1, 2) |
| Urticaria | 16 (5.6) | 2 (1, 4) |
| Protective eyewear-related PROD, n | 140 | - |
| Facial itch/rash | 36 (25.7) | 1 (1, 2) |
| Pressure injury (abrasion/pressure sores) | 99 (70.7) | 1 (1, 1.25) |
| Gloves related PROD, n | 36 | - |
| Itch/rash | 26 (72.2) | 1 (1, 2.75) |
| Xerosis | 27 (75.0) | 1 (1, 2) |
| Urticaria | 5 (13.9) | 1 (1, 1) |
| Gown related PROD, n | 33 | - |
| Itch/rash | 26 (78.8) | 1 (1, 3) |
| Urticaria | 9 (27.3) | 1 (1, 2) |
| Hairnet-related PROD, n | 30 | - |
| Scalp itch | 16 (53.3) | 2.5 (1.75, 5.5) |
| Dandruff | 5 (16.7) | 4 (3, 10) |
| Scalp seborrhea | 8 (26.7) | 2 (1.75, 3.5) |
| Folliculitis | 9 (30.0) | 2 (2, 5) |
PPE, Personal protective equipment; PROD, PPE-related occupational dermatosis.
∗
A total of 307 respondents reported PROD to ≥1 PPE component (ie, face masks, protective eyewear, gloves, gowns, and/or hairnets). 140 (45.6%) respondents reported PROD to 1 PPE component and 121 (39.4%) reported PROD to 2 PPE components. 40 (13.0%) reported PROD to 3 PPE components, 5 (1.6%) reported PROD to 4 PPE components, and 1 (0.3%) reported PROD to all 5 PPE components.