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Occupational Dermatosis

Occupational Dermatosis Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to provide an update on occupational contact dermatitis including gaps in knowledge and practice. Occupational contact dermatitis is the most common occupational skin disease. Recent Findings New sources of exposure for known allergens and new allergens are continually being reported. Through clinical databases and surveillance systems, effects of prevention efforts or introduction of new allergens or new uses of known allergens can be monitored. Though the diagnostic process is clear, there are delays in workers seeking care. As early detection and intervention improves outcomes, screening should be implemented. Gaps in primary prevention in the workplace are identified and should be addressed to reduce the burden of disease. Summary Surveillance systems support the prevention mandate. Understanding limitations of our knowledge and identifying gaps in practice can lead to initiatives to address research and practice needs and improve prevention of occupational dermatoses. . . . . . Keywords Occupational contact dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis Patch testing Outcomes Prevention Introduction contact dermatitis (OCD) results when the exposure is found in the workplace. A key component of the definition is the Occupational skin diseases are one of the most common oc- http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Allergy and Asthma Reports Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2019 by Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Allergology
ISSN
1529-7322
eISSN
1534-6315
DOI
10.1007/s11882-019-0870-6
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Abstract

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to provide an update on occupational contact dermatitis including gaps in knowledge and practice. Occupational contact dermatitis is the most common occupational skin disease. Recent Findings New sources of exposure for known allergens and new allergens are continually being reported. Through clinical databases and surveillance systems, effects of prevention efforts or introduction of new allergens or new uses of known allergens can be monitored. Though the diagnostic process is clear, there are delays in workers seeking care. As early detection and intervention improves outcomes, screening should be implemented. Gaps in primary prevention in the workplace are identified and should be addressed to reduce the burden of disease. Summary Surveillance systems support the prevention mandate. Understanding limitations of our knowledge and identifying gaps in practice can lead to initiatives to address research and practice needs and improve prevention of occupational dermatoses. . . . . . Keywords Occupational contact dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis Patch testing Outcomes Prevention Introduction contact dermatitis (OCD) results when the exposure is found in the workplace. A key component of the definition is the Occupational skin diseases are one of the most common oc-

Journal

Current Allergy and Asthma ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: Jul 27, 2019

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