Occurrence of contact allergy and hand eczemas in hospital wet work
- 11 April 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Contact Dermatitis
- Vol. 8 (2), 84-90
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1982.tb04151.x
Abstract
The occurrence of contact sensitivity and hand dermatitis was studied in hospital employees. The incidence of contact allergy was 21%. Nickel (9%) was the most common allergen followed by perfumes (6%). Present or previous hand dermatitis was detected in 46%. Of those with positive reactions, 53% had suffered from hand dermatitis as compared to 44% of those without positive reactions, 70% of those with sensitivity lo fragrances had suffered from hand dermatitis. The occurrence of hand dermatitis was more frequent in persons, who had developed contact allergy lo rubber chemicals or to both nickel and cobalt, simultaneously.Keywords
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