Evaluation of hand hygiene and onset of hand eczema after the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in Munich

Abstract

After the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, the frequency of hand hygiene measures increased. A considerably high prevalence of HE symptoms was associated with frequent hand disinfection, atopic dermatitis and young age. Awareness of HE should be raised in order for preventive measures to be taken earlier.