II. Causes: Work-Related Skin Disorders
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Irritant Contact Dermatitis
- Direct cause of localized inflammation (acids, bases, water, detergents or cleansers)
- Wet work is associated with more than two thirds of cases
- Common in auto and paint industry, printers, hair dressers, and healthcare workers
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Common causes include metals (esp. Nickel), epoxy, acrylics,
- Common in farm and forestry work, cement work, healthcare and lab workers
- Acne Vulgaris (oil or grease exposure)
- Folliculitis (oil or grease exposure)
- Burn Injury or mechanical injury
- Cellulitis and other Skin Infections
- Occupational Skin Cancer
III. Causes: Sport related Contact Dermatitis
IV. Prevention
V. Resources
- Haz-Map (Occupational Exposure Database)
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| Concepts | Finding (T033) |
| English | dermatosis; occupational, occupational; dermatosis |
| Dutch | beroepsmatig; dermatose, dermatose; beroepsmatig |
Ontology: Contact dermatitis (occupational) NOS (C2888171)
| Concepts | Pathologic Function (T046) |
| ICD10 | L25.9 |
| English | Contact dermatitis (occupational) NOS |
