Tertiary prevention of occupational skin diseases in metal workers in 2002 [Tertiäre prävention von berufsdermatosen bei metallarbeitern im jahr 2002]
| Autor(en): | Skudlik, Ch. Schwanitz, H.J. |
Stichwörter: | article; Contact dermatitis; dermatitis; documentation; female; human; major clinical study; male; metal industry; Metal workers; Occupational skin disease; risk factor; secondary prevention; skin allergy; skin disease; skin irritation; skin sensitivity; Tertiary prevention | Erscheinungsdatum: | 2004 | Herausgeber: | Dustri-Verlag Dr. Karl Feistle | Journal: | Dermatologie in Beruf und Umwelt | Volumen: | 52 | Ausgabe: | 2 | Startseite: | 54 | Seitenende: | 61 | Zusammenfassung: | Objective: Systematic concepts for the prevention of occupational skin diseases in metal workers are not available. Therefore, a study comprising 1. the documentation of risk factors, 2. diagnostic and 3. therapeutic intervention was initiated. Methods: At the University of Osnabrueck 59 metal workers participated at an in-patient rehabilitation program with respect to tertiary prevention of occupational skin diseases in the year 2002. Results: 95% of occupationally induced skin disorders affected the hands. Irritation caused dermatitis in 95%. In 30% of cases allergic contact dermatitis was (additionally) diagnosed. Constitutional skin sensitivity was detected in 60% of our patients. Consequences: A systematic, modular concept of secondary and tertiary prevention is needed to prevent and/or minimize occupational skin diseases in metal workers. |
ISSN: | 1438776X | DOI: | 10.5414/dbp52054 | Externe URL: | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-5444222527&doi=10.5414%2fdbp52054&partnerID=40&md5=904e3f00508ef9635830e3393b198584 |
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