Montero-Vilchez T, Cuenca-Barrales C, Martinez-Lopez A, et al. - To avoid the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) are worn by healthcare workers (HCWs). Researchers sought to report on the prevalence, type and risk factors for cutaneous adverse events related to PPE and prevention measures to avoid them. They conducted literature searches using Medline, Scopus and Embase databases identifying 1,007 references. Of these, 35 met the eligible criteria for inclusion in the analysis, representing 31,453 participants. Skin side events related to PPE were recorded in 75.13%. Mask was related to cutaneous adverse events in 57.71% and gloves and hand hygiene products were related to cutaneous adverse events in 49.16%. Contact dermatitis, acne and itching were the most common skin adverse events. Overall there was a high incidence of the cutaneous adverse events related to PPE use. The most common risk factor was a longer duration of PPE wearing. Skin injuries related to mask use could be prevented using hydrocolloid.