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Occupational dermatitis in workers exposed to detergents, disinfectants, and antiseptics.

Abstract
Anti-infective prevention has led to a significant use of disinfectants, detergents, and antiseptics in various areas of activities. Most of these products are skin irritants and allergens, which can cause skin disorders in exposed workers. The authors conducted a descriptive and retrospective study on occupational dermatitis diagnosed at an occupational dermatology hospital consultation service, targeting exposed workers in the health, food, and cleaning industries. These included 20.9% (61 of 291) of the patients seen at this consultation. An occupational origin was proven for 50 of these 61 patients. The most frequent dermatoses were irritant contact dermatitis (42%) and allergic contact dermatitis (26.3%). The main allergens were disinfectants and antiseptics (26.3%), especially quaternary ammoniums, aldehydes, and nickel. Patients exposed to disinfectants, detergents, and antiseptics in the workplace represent an important part (about 1 of 5) of occupational dermatology consultations, although factors may be contributory. Prevention and knowledge are necessary for this increasing issue.
AuthorsBrice Loddé, Marianne Paul, Anne-Marie Roguedas-Contios, Moriamo Ola Bisi Eniafe-Eveillard, Laurent Misery, Jean-Dominique Dewitte
JournalSkinmed (Skinmed) 2012 May-Jun Vol. 10 Issue 3 Pg. 144-50 ISSN: 1540-9740 [Print] United States
PMID22783559 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Detergents
  • Disinfectants
Topics
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local (adverse effects)
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (epidemiology, etiology)
  • Dermatitis, Irritant (epidemiology, etiology)
  • Dermatitis, Occupational (epidemiology, etiology)
  • Detergents (adverse effects)
  • Disinfectants (adverse effects)
  • Humans
  • Occupational Exposure (adverse effects)
  • Retrospective Studies

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