[Hand eczema in COVID-19 outbreak: whether or not to wear gloves?].

Because of COVID-19 outbreak people wash more often their hands and use more often and longer disposable gloves. The natural skin barrier function is damaged by washing hand or using disinfectants, because of this allergic and irritative hand eczema develops. Allergic hand eczema can be caused by materials which people work with, and by ingredients of creme and soap, but also by wearing gloves.

[Symptomatic treatment of lichen planus of the attached gingiva].

Lichen planus is a chronic systemic disease which is probably caused by a disorder in the immune system. The erythematous or erosive form is usually seen on the attached gingiva. It can produce complaints and interfere with effective oral care.

Results of a cosmetovigilance survey in The Netherlands.

Background: Cosmetic products contribute considerably to the incidence of contact dermatitis. In response to a resolution of the Council of Europe, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) in The Netherlands set up a pilot project to report undesirable effects attributed to cosmetic products.

Objectives: To provide an overview of undesirable effects attributed to cosmetic products and to identify the ingredients involved.

Allergic to pool water.

To identify the allergy problem of a 36-year old swimming instructor, who experiences heavy itching and rashes whenever she comes in contact with pool water. Patch tests were performed with European standard series and materials from the work floor. A positive patch test to aluminum chloride and flocculant was observed.