Justification for the evaluation of the effects of an allergy to bufexamac in the context of the evaluation of reduction in earning capacity [Begründung für die beurteilung der auswirkung einer allergie gegenüber bufexamac im rahmen der MdE-bewertung]

Abstract

The following evidence-based recommendations help to evaluate the effects of an allergy to bufexamac with regard to the excluded job possibilities as necessary for the evaluation of the reduction in earning capacity in occupational skin diseases according to BK No. 5101, German regulation for occupational diseases. Bufexamac is hardly used as an occupational substance. Sensitizations are frequent but mainly not occupationally acquired. In persons working in the medical sector, an occupational causation is theoretically possible. It can be assumed that the occupational skin contact with bufexamac can be avoided, either by using another substance, by organizational measures at the work place or by wearing appropriate gloves. The prevalence of an allergy to bufexamac is considered mild. © 2008 Dustri-Verlag Dr. Karl Feistle.