Occupational Contact Dermatitis: An Individualized Approach to the Worker with Dermatitis

Abstract

Purpose of Review To provide an up-to-date, customizable approach to the worker presenting with dermatitis. Recent Findings Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) is often a result of combined allergic, irritant, and endogenous factors. Potential causes of OCD can be categorized in 3 main groupings: workplace materials, personal protective equipment, and skin care. Although patterns of dermatitis may provide some indication of the etiological factor(s), patch testing remains essential in the diagnosis of allergic OCD. Management of OCD may require changes in workplace practices to reduce worker exposure to the causative agents and improve skin care practices. Summary OCD is a multifaceted condition with significant consequences for affected workers and their families, employers, and insurers. A methodical and individualized approach to the patient with OCD should ensure timely and accurate diagnosis(es).

Implementation of education to batik workers about contact dermatitis in Tanjung Bumi, Bangkalan, Madura, Indonesia

“…As many as 62% of the subjects answered that the symptoms improved after being away from work. This data should be analyzed further and physical examination must be conducted in the future study to be able to know whether the skin complaints of batik workers were caused by occupational hazards (Houle et al, 2021;Mathias & Ohio, 1989)Occupational contact dermatitis has a considerable effect on the patient's quality of life (QoL). Occupational skin disease might raise problems in social life and cause sleep disturbance, which might lead to sick leave or even resignation from the job and affect the economic status of the patient.…”

Garcinia mangostana hydrogel patch

“…A human closed patch test was used to evaluate both allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). ACD is an individual immunological response to an allergen ( 34 ), whereas ICD is a non-immunological response that occurs when in contact with an agent ( 35 ). A positive reaction at 48 h after patch application, which is subsequently negative at 72 h, indicates irritation is due to the tested materials ( 36 ).…”

Alerginių Ir Dirginančių Medžiagų Sukeltų Profesinių Ligų, Diagnozuotų Lsmul Kauno Klinikose, Apžvalga Ir Diagnostikos Rekomendacijos

“…Užsienio šalyse alerginis kontaktinis dermatitas yra dažniausia profesinė odos liga ir sudaro apie 30 proc. visų profesinių ligų [6]. Tyrimo duomenys rodo, jog Lietuvoje profesinių odos ir kvėpavimo takų ligų beveik nenustatoma dėl profesinės sveikatos priežiūros sistemos ypatumų.…”

“…Profesinis alerginis kontaktinis dermatitas. Profesinis kontaktinis dermatitas skirstomas į alerginį ir iritacinį [6]. Alerginį kontaktinį dermatitą dažniausiai sukelia lipofiliniai ir mažo molekulinio svorio alergenai.…”

“…Alerginį kontaktinį dermatitą dažniausiai sukelia lipofiliniai ir mažo molekulinio svorio alergenai. Šiai ligai būdingos dvi fazės: a) įsijautrinimo, kai klinikiniai požymiai dar nepasireiškia; b) simptomų pasireiškimo, kai po pakartotinio kontakto su alergenu išsivysto klinikiniai požymiai [6].…”