Work-related irritant contact dermatitis

Irritant contact dermatitis is the most frequent cause of occupational skin disease. Here, the author describes a host of common irritants and lists, by occupation, the irritants to which workers are most likely to be exposed. Diagnosis, prevention, therapy, and prognosis also are reviewed.

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Published inOccupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) Vol. 9; no. 1; p. 37
Main Author Goldner, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1994
Subjects
Dermatitis, Occupational - diagnosis
Dermatitis, Occupational - etiology
Humans
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Summary:Irritant contact dermatitis is the most frequent cause of occupational skin disease. Here, the author describes a host of common irritants and lists, by occupation, the irritants to which workers are most likely to be exposed. Diagnosis, prevention, therapy, and prognosis also are reviewed.
ISSN:0885-114X