The epidemiology of occupational contact dermatitis

Diepgen, T. L.; Coenraads, Pieter Jan

doi:10.1007/s004200050407

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“…The proportion of OCD among occupational diseases recognised varies by country: 15% in the USA [13], 16% in Denmark [14] and Finland [15], 22% in the UK [16] and 34% in Germany [17]. …”

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Occupational Contact Dermatitis in 10,582 French Patients Reported between 2004 and 2007: A Descriptive Study

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Background: Limited epidemiological data are available in France for occupational contact dermatitis (OCD), a non- infectious inflammatory skin condition arising from direct skin contact with substances used in the workplace. Objective: To estimate the occurrence of, and number of workdays lost to, OCD in France. Methods: Descriptive study of all OCD declared by salaried workers and recognised as occupational disease in France over a 4-year period. Results: 10,582 OCD cases were reported, representing 9.6% of all occupational diseases recognised. The estimated annual incidence of OCD recognised was 15.72/100,000 salaried workers (i.e. 146.87/100,000 employees for all occupational diseases). OCD cases were mainly in the construction and public works industries with 3,057 (36.7%) salaried workers affected. In the services sector, OCD predominantly affected employees aged less than 30 years (41%), particularly hairdressers (69%). OCD accounted for the loss of 395,069 working days. Conclusion: OCD represents a significant public health problem in France, particularly for construction workers and hairdressers.

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“…The proportion of OCD among occupational diseases recognised varies by country: 15% in the USA [13], 16% in Denmark [14] and Finland [15], 22% in the UK [16] and 34% in Germany [17]. …”

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Occupational Contact Dermatitis in 10,582 French Patients Reported between 2004 and 2007: A Descriptive Study

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“…[1,2] However, although the number of cases and costs of OCD are increasing, [3] there are few occupational population-based epidemiological studies.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of contact dermatitis among clothing manufacturing employees in Beijing

Chen

Cheng

2017

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Little is known about the epidemiology of contact dermatitis (CD) in the Chinese clothing industry. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and some risk factors of contact dermatitis among clothing manufacturing employees in Beijing.This cross-sectional study was conducted by interview using self-administered questionnaires and skin examination between May and August in 2016. Five-hundred twenty-nine employees who had worked at sewing, ironing, and as managers at 12 clothing manufacturing factories were studied.The overall 1-year prevalence of CD among the clothing employees was 28.5% (151/529 employees), with significantly higher prevalence among ironing workers (50%) and sewers (31.7%) compared with managers (12.7%; P < 0.001, n = 529). A significant association was noticed between the 1-year prevalence of CD and types of occupation (sewers and ironing workers versus managers, respectively), exposure to garment materials (leather and feather), dry skin, allergic rhinitis, age, and smoking.Among employees in Chinese clothing industry, sewers and ironing workers had a higher 1-year prevalence of CD than managers. It is noteworthy that exposure to leather and feather materials and the types of manual work are associated with CD, as well as dry skin and allergic rhinitis.

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“…Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are common conditions on the rise (Stensen et al, 2008; Koebnick et al, 2011). Contact hypersensitivity is a common occupational disease (Diepgen and Coenraads, 1999). The effects of these barrier altering skin conditions on the penetration and transport of nanoparticles are largely unknown.…”

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Applications of Nanotechnology in Dermatology

DeLouise

2012

Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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What are nanoparticles and why are they important in dermatology? These questions are addressed by highlighting recent developments in the nanotechnology field that have increased the potential for intentional and unintended nanoparticle skin exposure. The role of environmental factors in the interaction of nanoparticles with skin and the potential mechanisms by which nanoparticles may influence skin response to environmental factors are discussed. Trends emerging from recent literature suggest that the positive benefit of engineered nanoparticles for use in cosmetics and as tools for understanding skin biology and curing skin disease, out weigh potential toxicity concerns. Discoveries reported in this journal are highlighted. This review begins with a general introduction to the field of nanotechnology and nanomedicine. This is followed by a discussion of the current state of understanding of nanoparticle skin penetration and their use in three different therapeutic applications. Challenges that must be overcome to derive clinical benefit from the application of nanotechnology to skin are discussed last, providing perspective on the significant opportunity that exists for future studies in investigative dermatology.

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The epidemiology of occupational contact dermatitis

Cited by 277 publications

References 75 publications

Occupational Contact Dermatitis in 10,582 French Patients Reported between 2004 and 2007: A Descriptive Study

Occupational Contact Dermatitis in 10,582 French Patients Reported between 2004 and 2007: A Descriptive Study

Prevalence and risk factors of contact dermatitis among clothing manufacturing employees in Beijing

Applications of Nanotechnology in Dermatology

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