The Epidemiology of Occupational Contact Dermatitis

Diepgen, T. L.; Coenraads, Pieter‐Jan

doi:10.1007/978-3-662-07677-4_1

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“…Higher risk (1.5-fold) for OCD associated with respiratory atopy was also found in nurses 85) . However, the majority of studies have failed to find such associations 55,57,68,86,87) . Patients with respiratory atopy were found to have a similar barrier function and response to SLS induced irritation compared to healthy control subjects 88) .…”

Section: Atopic Diathesis and Acdmentioning

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Individual Susceptibility to Occupational Contact Dermatitis

2009

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Occupational Contact Dermatitis (OCD) is one of the most common work-related diseases. High risk occupations are in health care, hairdressing, food sector and metal industry. OCD tends to become chronic; persistent OCD often results in impaired quality of life and loss of work ability. The purpose of this article is to review the present knowledge on the factors which determine individual susceptibility to acquire OCD. Recent discoveries regarding genes involved in the skin barrier, inflammatory response and biotransformation of xenobiotics provide more insight in the individual susceptibility for OCD. Knowledge of the factors which predispose to OCD is useful in occupational health practice for the application of preventive measures and for career guidance for apprentices and workers in high risk occupations.

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Section: Atopic Diathesis and Acdmentioning

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Individual Susceptibility to Occupational Contact Dermatitis

2009

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“…1 The most common work related dermatosis is contact dermatitis; the annual incidence is reported to be 12.9 per 100 000 workers. 2 As occupational skin diseases are disabling, 3 mostly affect young people, are expensive for society, 4 and recently were reported to be an important predictor for long term unemployment, 5 prevention is necessary.…”

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Prevention of work related skin problems: an intervention study in wet work employees

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Occup Environ Med

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Aims: To evaluate the effect of implementation of an evidence based skin care programme for wet work employees as part of an occupational health and safety management system. Methods: 375 wet work employees were included in a prospective randomised controlled trial, allocated to either intervention (n = 207) or control (n = 168). The intervention group was exposed to a skin care programme during the five month study period. The intervention included an educational programme for a group of frontline employees, who underwent formalised training, and subsequently introduced the information to their colleagues. As part of the intervention a skin care policy including written instructions was established at each workplace. Both groups answered a test quiz, completed questionnaires on behaviour and symptoms, and underwent clinical examination of their hands before and after the five month period. Results: No difference between the intervention and the control group was found at baseline with respect to clinical symptoms or behaviour. Evaluation after the five months of intervention revealed a significantly higher information level on skin care in the intervention group compared to the control group, a significant change in behaviour in the intervention group but not in the control group, and significantly less skin symptoms as evaluated clinically in the intervention group but not in the control group. No significant difference was found for self reported skin problems. Conclusions: The intervention was successful with respect to information level (knowledge), behaviour, and clinical symptoms. Implementation of a skin care programme as part of an occupational health and safety management system is recommended as a prophylactic measure for employees in wet occupations.

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“…The total economic impact of OCD is high according to the following costs (Diepgen & Coenrads, 2000): -Direct costs of medical care, workers compensation or disability payments. -Indirect costs associated with lost workdays and loss of productivity.…”

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