| Document ID (ISN) | 60138 |
| CIS number |
93-917 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Halbert A.R., Gebauer K.A., Wall L.M. |
| Title |
Prognosis of occupational chromate dermatitis |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1992, Vol.27, No.4, p.214-219. Illus. 25 ref. |
| Abstract |
To elucidate further the natural history and prognosis of occupational chromate dermatitis, 120 affected patients, diagnosed between 1980 and 1989, were reviewed. 65% of the patients were construction workers with cement-induced chromate dermatitis. Workers at greatest risk of sensitisation were those mixing bagged cement at the work site. The median age at onset of symptoms was 34 years, with 48% having been exposed to chromate for 5 years or less. Only 37% presented to the dermatologist within 12 months of developing symptoms. 76% of patients had ongoing dermatitis at the time of review. Although 48% of the study population had completely changed their occupation to avoid chromate exposure, symptoms persisted in 69%. In view of the potential chronicity of chromate dermatitis and its associated social and occupational impairment, the addition of ferrous sulfate while mixing bagged cement at the work site is recommended. This simple technique targets the workers at greatest risk of becoming sensitised. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ferrous sulfate; late diagnosis; chronic diseases; chromates; cement dermatitis; construction industry; skin allergies |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
epidemiologic study; skin diseases |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Construction industry and civil engineering
Allergies
Skin diseases
Inorganic sulfur compounds
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