Painters, Lacquerers, and Varnishers in Occupational Dermatology

Law, Rebecca M.; Maibach, Howard I.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-40221-5_178-2

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“…This is of importance because both factors worsen the prognosis of remaining in the profession due to limitations in preventive measures 3,22 . The data confirms components of epoxy resin systems and isothiazolinones being most important occupational sensitizers in painters 2 …”

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“…is specified. Italic names indicate relevant occupational painter allergens according to the references 2‐4 . Allergens with significantly increased reaction frequency in SG are highlighted in bold.…”

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“…Painters and varnishers (hereinafter referred to as painters) are exposed to a variety of contact allergens and skin irritants in paints and varnishes, adhesives, (wood) preservatives, solvents and detergents, fillers (putty), or (rubber) gloves 1,2 . Therefore, they are at risk for developing occupational dermatitis (OD) with a high share of allergic contact dermatitis of the face 3‐5 .…”

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“…Their composition varies according to the field of application (eg, rust protection in engineering, building trade, automotive industry, or wood protection). Important occupational allergens for painters are biocides, mainly isothiazolinones 6‐8 and formaldehyde, 9 as well as epoxy compounds, 10‐12 isocyanates, and other resins 1,2 . However, large‐scale epidemiological data on occupational contact allergy in painters are scarce 13 .…”

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“…Case report series identified methylisothiazolinone (MI) 14,15 and components of epoxy resin systems 10 as occupationally relevant sensitizers causing airborne/face dermatitis. Generally, it is recommended to patch test painters with (suspected) OD with the baseline series and additional tests series selected based on individual exposures, such as those for resins and glues or industrial biocides 1,2,16 …”

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Occupational contact dermatitis in painters and varnishers: Data from the Information Network of Departments of Dermatology (IVDK), 2000 to 2019

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Introduction Painters and varnishers (“painters”) are exposed to various contact allergens and skin irritants, and therefore, are at risk for developing occupational dermatitis (OD). Objective To describe the spectrum of occupational sensitizations in painters and revise the corresponding current patch test recommendations. Patients and Methods Retrospective analysis of Information Network of Departments of Dermatology (IVDK) data from 2000 to 2019 with focus on male painters with OD, ages 20‐59 years (n = 557) in comparison to age‐matched male painters without OD (n = 422) and male OD patients who have had never worked as painters (n = 13 862). Results Male painters with OD have a significantly higher rate of allergic contact dermatitis and face dermatitis than male patients with OD who work in other professions. Positive patch tests to epoxy resin, methylisothiazolinone (MI), and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)/MI were significantly more frequent in painters with OD than in the other groups. Epoxy resin sensitization was significantly associated with face dermatitis. Conclusions Epoxy resin, MI, and MCI/MI represent the most important occupational sensitizers in painters. In addition to baseline, resins and glues, and industrial biocides series, the patients' own workplace materials should be tested in painters with suspected OD.

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confidence: 99%