Linnéa Pettersson Dove, Pro Hockey Player – On Eczema, Glove Use, and Skin Recovery

Linnea, professional hockey player – started using DRYE liners 1 November 2022

Interviewed 7 February 2024

Linnea trains daily in a high-friction, high-intensity environment. Years of recurring eczema and irritation made glove use a daily challenge—impacting both skin condition and control on the ice.

In this interview, she shares what led her to try liners, what changed over time, and how her routine looks today.

Full interview with English subtitles available.

Further Reading and References 

NCBI - Causes of Hand Eczema

ScienceDirect - Irritants and Allergens

OH&S - The Real Cost of Sweaty Gloves

Eagle Protect - Skin Disease and Hand Injuries from Disposable Gloves

Acta Dermato-Venereologica - Contact Dermatitis from Nitrile

HSE - Dermatitis Prevention

Pierrefabre Eczema Foundation - Eczema at Work

OH&S - The Invisible Threat Under Gloves

Chemical Engineering - Problems with Single-Use Gloves

ISHN - Sweaty Gloves and Health Issues