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Patch test results of the E uropean baseline series among patients with occupational contact dermatitis across E urope – analyses of the E uropean S urveillance S ystem on C ontact A llergy network, 2002–2010
Author(s) -
Pesonen Maria,
Jolanki Riitta,
Larese Filon Francesca,
Wilkinson Mark,
Kręcisz Beata,
KiećŚwierczyńska Marta,
Bauer Andrea,
Mahler Vera,
John Swen M.,
Schnuch Axel,
Uter Wolfgang
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/cod.12333
Subject(s) - medicine , contact dermatitis , allergic contact dermatitis , occupational dermatitis , irritant contact dermatitis , occupational medicine , contact allergy , patch test , occupational exposure , dermatology , personal protective equipment , allergy , environmental health , immunology , disease , covid-19 , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Summary Background Occupational contact dermatitis is one of the most common occupational diseases in E urope. In order to develop effective preventive measures, detailed and up‐to‐date data on the incidence, main causes and professions at risk of occupational contact dermatitis are needed. Objectives To describe the pattern of patch test reactivity to allergens in the E uropean baseline series of patients with occupational contact dermatitis in different occupations. Methods We analysed data collected by the E uropean S urveillance S ystem on C ontact A llergy ( ESSCA ) network from 2002 to 2010, from 11 E uropean countries. Results Allergens in the E uropean baseline series associated with an at least doubled risk of occupational contact dermatitis include: thiuram rubber chemical accelerators, epoxy resin, and the antimicrobials methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone, methyldibromo glutaronitrile, and formaldehyde. The highest risk of occupational contact dermatitis was found in occupations classified as ‘other personal services workers’, which includes hairdressers, nursing and other healthcare professionals, precision workers in metal and related materials, and blacksmiths, tool‐makers and related trades workers. Conclusions In the planning and implementation of measures aimed at preventing occupational contact dermatitis, the focus should be on the identified high‐risk occupational groups and the most common occupational allergies.