Evaluation of Glove Liners Made of Semipermeable and Textile Materials in Patients With Hand Dermatoses: Results of a Multicenter Intervention Study (ProTection II).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Glove liners (GLs) are worn under impermeable gloves to prevent occlusion effects.

Objectives

To evaluate the acceptance and tolerability of cotton gloves (COT) and semipermeable Sympatex gloves (SYM) as GLs in patients with hand dermatoses.

Methods

In a prospective multicenter study, 210 patients with work-related hand dermatoses were invited to wear either COT or SYM as GLs for 4 weeks underneath occlusive protective gloves during their regular work tasks. Acceptance of GL and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were assessed by questionnaires and the disease severity by the Osnabrueck Hand Eczema Severity Index.

Results

A total of 178 data sets were available (SYM: n = 89/103, 86.4%; COT: n = 89/107, 83.2%). Both GLs did not impair work perform

SUBMITTER: Heichel T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12415674 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature