Skin

Kampf G., Pitten F.-A., Heeg P.,
Christiansen B.
Efficacy of two alcohol-based antiseptic agents on the forehead at shorter application times
BMC Microbiology 2007, 7:85doi:10.1186/1471-2180-7-85

Content
For most of the antiseptic agents in Central Europe an application time of 10 minutes is recommended on skin with many sebaceous glands. This is one of the first studies to determine a shorter but likewise effective application time (10, 2.5 and 2 minutes) for different formulations. The efficacy requirements were fulfilled at 2.5 minutes application time on the skin of the forehead by the colourless and coloured antiseptic agents.

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Kampf G, Ennen J.
Regular use of a hand cream can attenuate skin dryness and roughness caused by frequent hand washing. (pdf-file)
BMC Dermatology 2006; 6:1 doi:10.1186/1471-5945-6-1.

Content
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the regular use of a hand cream after each hand washing on skin hydration and skin roughness. Result: The use of a hand cream immediately after each hand wash can confine both skin dryness and skin roughness. Regular use of skin care preparations should therefore help to prevent dry and rough skin among healthcare workers in clinical practice.

Kramer A, Jünger M, Kampf G.
Hygienic and dermatological aspects of hand disinfection and prophylactic skin antisepsis.
Der Hautarzt, Springer-Verlag 2005; 56 (8): 743 – 751.

Content
The article evaluates hand hygiene and skin antisepsis from a dermatological point of view. Regular application of skin care and skin protection measures is qualified for preventing irritant skin damages.