Document ID (ISN) | 52005 |
CIS number |
89-1193 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
Year |
1988 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Lee H.S., Goh C.L. |
Title |
Occupational dermatosis among chrome platers |
Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1988, Vol.18, No.2, p.89-93. 12 ref. |
Abstract |
Fourteen (38%) of 37 chrome platers in 17 chrome electroplating factories surveyed had occupational contact dermatitis, chrome ulcers, or both. Seven had chrome ulcers, 6 had contact dermatitis and 1 had both. Another 16 (43%) workers had scars suggestive of previous chrome ulcers. Mucosal irritation was present in 57% of the workers. The most common was throat irritation (49%) followed by nasal irritation (41%). Skin ulceration appeared to be a more specific sign of occupational dermatosis in chrome platers than dermatitis when the prevalence rates were compared to controls. Of the 7 workers with chrome ulcers, only 1 was allergic to chromate. Of the 6 workers with dermatitis, 2 were allergic to chromate and 1 to nickel. Irritant factors are therefore important in the aetiology of contact dermatitis in these chrome platers. |
Descriptors (primary) |
skin diseases; skin allergies; electroplating; chrome ulcer; eczema |
Descriptors (secondary) |
dangerous substances; ulceration of the skin; irritation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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Browse category(ies) |
Skin diseases Surface treatment Allergies
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