{"id":5193,"date":"2025-03-10T19:01:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T17:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/unkategorisiert\/hand-protection-and-skin-care-in-everyday-clinical-practice-and-nursing-settings\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T08:28:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:28:34","slug":"hand-protection-and-skin-care-in-everyday-clinical-practice-and-nursing-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/blog-en\/hand-protection-and-skin-care-in-everyday-clinical-practice-and-nursing-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Hand protection and skin care in everyday hospital, practice, and nursing settings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;gcid-1e891344-b61a-4311-88b4-dc8968b5d092&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22quote_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-1e891344-b61a-4311-88b4-dc8968b5d092%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Constant hand washing, disinfecting, wearing disposable gloves \u2013 this is part of everyday life for employees in medical and nursing fields. But what protects those who protect? In this article, we show what really matters in hand protection and skin care \u2013 and how you can specifically prevent skin stress.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Hand Protection is more than just a Glove<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hands are the most important tool in everyday clinical, practice, and nursing settings. At the same time, they are among the most stressed body parts. Frequent cleaning and disinfection cycles put a lot of strain on the skin barrier. Without targeted protection and care measures, this can lead to dry skin, irritation, or even occupational skin diseases.   <\/p>\n<p>A well-thought-out skin protection concept is therefore essential \u2013 for health, well-being, and performance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stress Factors for the Skin in Everyday Nursing and Medical Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The greatest stresses on the skin are caused by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>frequent hand washing with soap<\/li>\n<li>alcohol-based disinfectants<\/li>\n<li>wearing gloves for long periods (especially in warm or humid conditions)<\/li>\n<li>switching between different materials (latex, nitrile, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These factors not only deprive the skin of moisture but also of natural protective substances such as lipids.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Integrating Targeted Skin Care into the Daily Work Routine<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Those working in healthcare need more than just good and skin-friendly gloves like BISON PENTAGUARD (\u00e0 Link) \u2013 they also need a care concept.<\/p>\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skin protection before work (e.g., protective creams that strengthen the skin barrier)<\/li>\n<li>Skin care after work (e.g., moisturizing creams for regeneration)<\/li>\n<li>Regular training  awareness in the team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tip: Care products should always be matched to the glove materials \u2013 to avoid interactions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Role of Disposable Gloves \u2013 What Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The choice of the right gloves also plays a big role in skin protection:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Powder-free gloves avoid additional drying<\/li>\n<li>Latex-free materials (e.g., nitrile) reduce allergy risks<\/li>\n<li>Fit  sizes ensure comfortable wear, even over longer periods<\/li>\n<li>Textured surfaces increase grip without pressure points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/products\/bison-medical\/\">BISON PENTAGUARD<\/a>, BISON deliberately focuses on skin-friendly, powder-free nitrile gloves that are optimized for daily use in the healthcare sector. <a href=\"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/products\/bison-medical\/\">BISON PENTAGUARD<\/a> is additionally coated with a wax layer on the inside, which protects and provides a comfortable wearing experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: Skin Protection Begins with Knowledge \u2013 and the Right Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Those who want to work healthily in the long term should see skin protection as an integral part of their daily work routine \u2013 not as an add-on. With high-quality products like those from the BISON PENTAGUARD product line, knowledge, and targeted care, skin stress can be effectively reduced. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>How to properly use disposable gloves \u2013 avoid common mistakes<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/blog\/einmalhandschuhe-richtig-verwenden-so-gehts\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4129\">Read now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Allergy risk from latex  powder \u2013 what you should know<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"\/?p=5174\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3831\">Read now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Recommendations for Professionals in Clinics, Practices, and Nursing:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear gloves only as long as necessary \u2013 let your skin \u201cbreathe\u201d in between<\/li>\n<li>Use care products that are matched to your gloves (e.g., oil-free creams before putting them on)<\/li>\n<li>Follow skin protection plans of your facility \u2013 they contain important information on the correct sequence of washing, disinfecting, and care<\/li>\n<li>Avoid powdered or latex-containing gloves to reduce the risk of allergies<\/li>\n<li>Speak to the occupational health service early if you experience skin irritation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>For more Information, Please Refer to: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">B<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">AuA: <\/span>Leaflet A 023 \u201cHand and skin protection<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u201d<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baua.de\/SharedDocs\/Handlungshilfen\/DE\/Gefaehrdungsbeurteilung\/BG-RCI\/Merkblatt-A-023-Hand-und-hautschutz\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">https:\/\/www.baua.de\/SharedDocs\/Handlungshilfen\/DE\/Gefaehrdungsbeurteilung\/BG-RCI\/Merkblatt-A-023-Hand-und-hautschutz<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Constant hand washing, disinfecting, wearing disposable gloves \u2013 this is part of everyday life for employees in medical and nursing fields. But what protects those who protect? In this article, we show what really matters in hand protection and skin care \u2013 and how you can specifically prevent skin stress. &nbsp; Why Hand Protection is more than just a Glove Hands are the most important tool in everyday clinical, practice, and nursing settings. At the same time, they are among the most stressed body parts. Frequent cleaning and disinfection cycles put a lot of strain on the skin barrier. Without targeted protection and care measures, this can lead to dry skin, irritation, or even occupational skin diseases. A well-thought-out skin protection concept is therefore essential \u2013 for health, well-being, and performance. &nbsp; Stress Factors for the Skin in Everyday Nursing and Medical Settings The greatest stresses on the skin are caused by: frequent hand washing with soap alcohol-based disinfectants wearing gloves for long periods (especially in warm or humid conditions) switching between different materials (latex, nitrile, etc.) These factors not only deprive the skin of moisture but also of natural protective substances such as lipids. &nbsp; Integrating Targeted Skin Care [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4790,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5193"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5193\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bison-polymers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}