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Dermatitis in small‐scale metal industries
Author(s) -
Coenraaos P. J.,
Foo S. C.,
Phoon W. O.,
Lun K. C.
Publication year - 1985
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/j.1600-0536.1985.tb01085.x
Subject(s) - hand dermatitis , medicine , contact dermatitis , dermatology , logistic regression , allergy , patch test , contact allergy , allergic contact dermatitis , skin reaction , patch testing , risk factor , irritant contact dermatitis , immunology
A survey in 21 small metal factories in Singapore revealed that 6.6% of 751 workers (530 male. 221 female) had a skin disorder (in their hands and arms, Dermatitis accounted for 4.5 % (34 cases) and follicular rashes for 1% (8 case). Positive patch tests were found in 23% (8 cases) of 11 lose with dermatitis and in 9,8% (21 workers) of a control group without any skin problem. Dermatitis was found in he associated with exposure to solvents. Simultaneous analysis of various exposure risk factors by multiple logistic regression indicated a significant effect of combined exposure to oils and solvents (interaction). Being over 35 years of age was also a significant risk factor, whereas the role of contact allergy. detected by patch testing, was less pronounced.