A 24-week Single-blind Trial of Prevention of Hand Eczema in Cleaners

Hand Eczema in Cleaners: a Randomized Clinical Trial of Picture-based Prevention Compared to Treatment as Usual Among Professional Hospital Cleaners

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of picture-based prevention education among professional hospital cleaners in relation to hand eczema. This is a single-blinded randomized clinical trial including hospital cleaners at three different hospitals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Professional hospital cleaners ≥ 18 years old
• Sufficient Danish skills
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Insufficient Danish skills
• Pregnancy
• Other skin diseases on the hands
• Receiving Immunomodulatory therapies