Document ID (ISN) | 105376 |
CIS number |
06-819 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0962-7480 - Occupational Medicine |
Year |
2005 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Jungbauer F.H.W., Lensen G.J., Groothoff J.W., Coenraads P.J. |
Title |
Skin diseases in paper mill workers |
Bibliographic information |
Mar. 2005, Vol.55, No.2, p.109-112. Illus. 15 ref. |
Abstract |
This cross-sectional study investigated the extent of skin problems in a paper mill and the proportion attributable to contact with allergens. It involved 80 paper mill workers with daily exposure to skin irritants and allergens. They completed a questionnaire and underwent a standard interview and a physical examination. Skin tests were conducted on workers whose history indicated possible contact allergy. Workers reported a high exposure to skin irritants, especially when carrying out tasks that caused the perspiration of hands and feet and contact with water. Atopic dermatitis was seen in 3% of the workers. Contact dermatitis was seen in 26% of the workers and 36% were diagnosed with mycosis of the feet. All cases of contact dermatitis and mycosis could be attributed to occupational exposure to skin irritants. No cases of contact allergy were observed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
irritants; pulp and paper industry; skin diseases |
Descriptors (secondary) |
allergens; subjective assessment; skin wetness; dermatomycoses; individual susceptibility; exposure evaluation; questionnaire survey; cross-sectional study; skin tests; eczema |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Netherlands |
Subject(s) |
Paper-making and printing
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Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology Industries and occupations
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Browse category(ies) |
Paper and paper products industry Skin diseases
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