ABSTRACT A large number of chemicals are used in work life, and a substantial number of
workers come into contact with chemicals in their daily work. Some of the chemicals have …

Conclusions: Diagnostics of immediate allergic diseases induced by the occupational
environment are challenging and there is a strong need for standardized allergen extracts …

Introduction Exposure to chemicals occurs in a wide range of professional fields. Chemicals
typically induce delayed, cell-mediated sensitisation, but some chemical agents are able to …

Occupational skin disease is one of the most common occupational diseases worldwide.
Occupational contact dermatitis is an eczematous eruption caused by irritation or a type IV …

Low-molecular-weight (LMW) chemicals usually induce delayed cell-mediated type IV
contact allergy (ie, allergic contact dermatitis). Contact urticaria, in turn, is usually caused by …

Among contact dermatosis, irritant contact dermatitis and allergic eczema are by far the most
frequent. Nevertheless, concerning occupational dermatosis, contact urticaria should be not …

By definition, work-related and occupational immediate contact reactions can be prevented
by measures that eliminate or reduce occupational exposures. Thus, effective prevention …

Occupational skin disease (OSD) is one of the most common occupational diseases.
Contact dermatitis represents most of the cases. Contact dermatitis is an eczematous …

Data on occupational contact urticaria (protein contact dermatitis included) in Finland during
1990-1994 were analyzed. Altogether 815 cases were reported to the Finnish Register of …

Skin reactions are common in the workplace. The skin, which constantly is exposed to
chemicals and industrial processes, develops inflammatory reactions, most commonly …