Occupational contact dermatitis: Etiology, prevalence, and resultant impairment/disability - 21/08/11
Kansas City, Kansas
Abstract |
Cutaneous irritant and allergic responses account for the vast majority of cases of occupational contact dermatitis (OCD). Although the pathophysiologic responses to these two different exposures are distinct, the clinical differentiation between chronic cumulative irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis can be difficult and frequently requires patch testing. This article reviews the recommended algorithms that clinicians should utilize to assess whether a worker suffers from OCD. The prevalence of OCD, its predisposing factors (both endogenous and exogenous), and prognosis are discussed in depth. Finally, issues surrounding the assessment of impairment and disability resulting from OCD are summarized.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations used : ACD, AD, ICD, NACDG, OCD
Plan
Supported in part by the Policy and Research Division, Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, Richmond, BC, Canada. Conflicts of interest: None identified. Reprints not available from the authors. |
Vol 53 - N° 2
P. 303-313 - août 2005 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
L’accès au texte intégral de cet article nécessite un abonnement.
Déjà abonné à cette revue ?