| Document ID (ISN) | 110447 |
| CIS number |
10-0082 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
2010 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kütting B., Uter W., Baumeister T., Schaller B., Weistenhöfer W., Drexler H. |
| Title |
Non-invasive bioengineering methods in an intervention study in 1020 male metal workers: Results and implications for occupational dermatology |
| Bibliographic information |
May 2010, Vol.62, No.5, p.272-278. Illus. 35 ref. |
| Abstract |
Measurements of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) as an indicator of skin barrier function and colorimetry for quantifying erythema have been recommended for monitoring persons at risk of occupational hand dermatitis. A sample of 1020 male metal workers was enrolled, among which 800 participants were followed up for one year. TEWL results and colorimetry were used as effectiveness outcomes of four interventions (skin care, skin protection, both combined and control group). Findings are discussed. It is concluded that dermatological examinations at the workplace cannot be replaced by bioengineering techniques, primarily because of difficulties in achieving standardized measurement conditions. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
diagnosis; erythema; hand; physiology of skin; metalworking industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Germany; dermatitis; skin wetness; colorimetry; skin tests; case-control study; reliability; description of technique |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Skin diseases
Metalworking industry
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