Excessive dryness or eczema due to hand washing

As coronavirus fears continue to circulate and we see rising cases in the UK, it only makes sense to follow current recommendations surrounding the importance of hand hygiene and washing practices.  However, repeated cleansing and use of alcohol gel has resulted in nearly all of my patients this week in suffering with some degree of either excessive dryness or very active hand dermatitis (eczema)

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