Skin symptoms among workers in a spice factory

• Published in: Contact dermatitis Vol. 29; no. 4; p. 202
• Main Author: Meding, B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.10.1993
• Subjects: 1-Propanol - adverse effects; Acrolein - adverse effects; Acrolein - analogs & derivatives; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - diagnosis; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - etiology; Dermatitis, Occupational - diagnosis; Dermatitis, Occupational - etiology; Humans; Patch Tests; Propanols; Resins, Plant - adverse effects; Spices - adverse effects; Surveys and Questionnaires

Workers in a Swedish spice factory (n = 70), and in the office (n = 23) of the same company, were investigated by questionnaire regarding skin symptoms. In a 2nd part of the study, subjects reporting skin symptoms were examined and investigated by patch and prick testing. Skin symptoms were reported...