Glove use as self‐reported reason for hand eczema among Danish hairdressers

Larsen, Christoffer Kursawe; Havmose, Martin; Johansen, Jeanne Duus

doi:10.1111/cod.14244

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“…Food service workers, healthcare workers and cleaners are occupations at the highest risk. Gloves are the most frequent source of exposure [17]. N-isopropyl-N-phenylenediamine (found in black rubbers) was implicated as a cause of OACD in first responders wearing rubber protective masks [18 ▪ ,19 ▪ ].…”

Section: Specific Exposuresmentioning

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New causes of occupational allergic contact dermatitis

Clynick,

Holness

2023

Current Opinion in Allergy &Amp; Clinical Immunology

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Purpose of review Occupational allergic contact dermatitis (OACD) is an important work-related skin disease. Information about the causative agents comes from many sources, including patch test databases, registries, case series and case reports. This review summarizes new information about common causative allergens and diagnosis. Recent findings Common causes of OACD include rubber components, epoxies and preservatives. New exposure sources for these allergens continue to be described. Often these exposure sources are related to the changing world around us, such as allergens related to smartphones and technology, and personal protective equipment-related exposures during the COVID-19 pandemic. New allergens are also being described, some of which are related to known allergens (e.g. a new epoxy or acrylate component). Accurate diagnosis is critical to effective management of OACD, which may include removing the worker from exposure to the causative allergen. Safety data sheets may not contain complete information and patch testing with specialized series of allergens and workplace materials may be necessary. Summary This review provides current evidence about causes of OACD and important aspects of diagnosis. This is important for clinical practice to ensure cases of OACD are not missed.

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Section: Specific Exposuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

New causes of occupational allergic contact dermatitis

Clynick,

Holness

2023

Current Opinion in Allergy &Amp; Clinical Immunology

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Notification of hand eczema as an occupational disease among Danish hairdressers: a national survey on patients’ perception

Kursawe Larsen,

Havmose,

Johansen

2024

Occup Environ Med

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ObjectivesSelf-reported hand eczema was previously found under-reported as an occupational disease to the authorities among Danish hairdressers graduating from 1985 to 2007. This study investigates whether self-reported hand eczema among Danish hairdressers graduating from 2008 to 2018 is under-reported as an occupational disease to the authorities.MethodsA cross-sectional study on all Danish hairdressers graduating from 2008 to 2018 was conducted. The participants were identified using information from the Danish Hairdressers’ and Beauticians’ Union. In May 2020, a self-administered survey on hand eczema was sent to all hairdressers.ResultsA response rate of 30.7% (1485/4830) was obtained. The lifetime prevalence of self-reported hand eczema was 40.1%, and 84.1% of hairdressers with hand eczema believed it to be occupational of whom 27.0% answered it was reported as an occupational disease to the authorities. Of hairdressers believing their hand eczema was occupational, consulting a doctor and answering it was reported as an occupational disease, 94.4% had consulted a dermatologist. The main reason for not reporting was ‘I would probably not gain anything from it anyway’ (40.0%).ConclusionsBased on hairdressers’ perception, occupational hand eczema still seems to be an under-reported disease which may lead to underestimation of the problem and impair prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

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Glove use as self‐reported reason for hand eczema among Danish hairdressers

Cited by 2 publications

References 7 publications

New causes of occupational allergic contact dermatitis

New causes of occupational allergic contact dermatitis

Notification of hand eczema as an occupational disease among Danish hairdressers: a national survey on patients’ perception

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