Condensed Handbook of Occupational Dermatology [Paperback]

This handbook provides the concise information needed in dealing with patients in the field of occupational dermatology. It combines a highly practical approach to occupational dermatology with the skills and research experience of specialists in clinical and experimental dermatology. The information is presented in a quick reference format with concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimise the diagnostic procedures for high-quality care.

Due to changes in modern life, occupational dermatoses are increasing. This completely revised and comprehensive edition provides the concise information needed in dealing with patients in the field of occupational dermatology. It combines a highly practical approach to occupational dermatology with the skills and research experience of specialists in clinical and experimental dermatology. The spectrum of diseases covered in this book includes: allergic and irritant dermatitis; contact urticaria; photodermatoses; infectious diseases; skin tumors; systematic reactions due to percutaneous absorption; predisposed diseases and occupational skin problems. The information urgently needed for daily patient management is provided as quick reference through concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimise the diagnostic procedures for high-quality care. This book will prove of great interest to all who are involved in treating patients with occupational skin diseases.

1 Epidemiology, Treatment, and Prognosis.- 1 The Epidemiology of Occupational Contact Dermatitis.- 2 Systemic Toxicity.- 3 Evaluation of Barrier Function and Skin Reactivity in Occupational Dermatoses.- 4 Contact Dermatitis Due to Irritation.- 5 Fiberglass Dermatitis.- 6 Occupational Skin Granulomas.- 7 Occupational Dermatitis Artefacta.- 8 Physical Causes: Heat, Cold, and Other Atmospheric Factors.- 9 Occupational Contact Urticaria.- 10 Occupational and Environmental Acne.- 11 Occupational Nail Disorders.- 12 Non-Eclƒ7