Effect of different alcohols on stratum corneum kallikrein 5 and phospholipase A2 together with epidermal keratinocytes and skin irritation

Alcoholic based-hand rubs (ABHRs) have a key role to play in mitigating the transmission of pathogens in health care settings [1]. Up to 100 applications of a product per day may be necessary to achieve full hand hygiene compliance (HHC) [2] andhealthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk for occupational dermatitis because of such frequent washing and use of hand sanitizers [3]. The specific alcohol used in an ABHR may be n-propanol, isopropanol or ethanol depending on the country or region.

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