On the prevalence of contact dermatitis among health workers in different countries

It is known that contact dermatitis is more common among healthcare workers than among the general population (21% versus 10%, respectively). The prevalence of occupational contact dermatitis among healthcare workers in recent years has ranged from 12% to 65%. The average prevalence of contact dermatitis of the hands among healthcare workers has increased to date from 21.08% to 37.24% due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This pathology, as one of the most common occupational skin diseases and a socially significant health problem, can lead to loss of productivity, sick leave, decreased quality of work and life, and decreased job satisfaction. In light of the global shortage of medical personnel, issues of occupational safety, monitoring of skin condition, and surveying healthcare workers about skin pathologies before hiring are relevant.