Wearing Jewelry When Washing Hands
One thing to learn about the types of eczema, such as dyshidrosis, is you could get the condition by allowing bacteria to breed in closed environments. For example, when you’re wearing jewelry such as rings or even bracelets, it’s a good idea to take off any accessories before washing your hands. Otherwise, the moisture can get stuck inside the ring or bracelet, which is the perfect breeding ground for conditions such as eczema. While it’s not likely to happen for those who do it a single time, they’re not likely to break the habit if they don’t know it’s wrong. The result is a habit of keeping jewelry on when washing one’s hands over the course of months or even years.
Given enough time, even those with little to no risk of developing dyshidrosis will likely get it due to constantly keeping rings and bracelets on when washing hands. It isn’t a good habit to keep, even if you’re sentimental about specific types of jewelry. Hygiene should come first, as even the worst cases of eczema can start from the smallest buildup of bacteria.
