Occupational Airborne Skin Diseases

Abstract

Most patients consulted in occupational dermatology are referred to as contact dermatitis cases; conceptually, the term “contact dermatitis” implies a direct contact of the skin with the offending (liquid and/or solid) agents. It is not surprising that, in this respect, hand dermatitis is the major complaint; this is due to direct manipulation — at work — of thousands of different products. It is clear that other skin sites can also be affected, either directly or indirectly (i.e. by the transfer of chemicals by hands).