Phytophotodermatitis: an occupational and recreational skin disease

Phytophotodermatitis: an occupational and recreational skin disease.

Occupational skin disease.

It is opportune to discuss occupational skin disorders since recently a 'Save your Skin' Campaign has been undertaken in the United Kingdom by the Employment Advisory Service of the Health and Safety Executive to increase the awareness of employers and employees of the need to prevent skin problems in industry.' This was justified because skin disorders caused by substances at work are the most...

Occupational skin disease

It is opportune to discuss occupational skin disorders since recently a 'Save your Skin' Campaign has been undertaken in the United Kingdom by the Employment Advisory Service of the Health and Safety Executive to increase the awareness of employers and employees of the need to prevent skin problems in industry.' This was justified because skin disorders caused by substances at work are the most...

Phytophotodermatitis

DESCRIPTION A 30-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of painful blistering wounds over the dorsum of both hands. She reported her hands " began to peel " 24 hours after she had sliced limes for a beach party; no other precipitating events (chemical or thermal trauma) were mentioned.

Occupational skin disease in the construction industry.

BACKGROUND Construction workers have a substantial risk of developing irritant and/or allergic contact dermatitis. Unfortunately, however, there is little population-based epidemiological data relating to occupational skin diseases (OSD) in the European construction industry that allow assessment of preventive measures. OBJECTIVES In this investigation, the yearly incidence rates and causes o...