| Occupational dermatitis in food handlers and bakers. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2528571 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Of 1346 patients with suspected contact dermatitis examined in Toronto, 10 bakers and 10 food handlers were found to have occupational contact dermatitis. Although not dissimilar in age, years in the trade, or length of illness, men were significantly overrepresented in the population of bakers (100% vs 40%, p less than 0.05). One baker had occupational asthma related to rye flour. Compared with the bakers, significantly more of the food handlers had allergic contact dermatitis (70% vs 20%, p less than 0.05). In addition to food components, cinnamates and rubber were found to be causes of allergic response. One food handler had contact urticaria caused by shellfish. The standard screening tests, combined with the use of contactants specific to occupational history, yielded a definitive determination of the existence of a contact allergy in our subjects. |
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Authors:
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J R Nethercott; D L Holness |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume: 21 ISSN: 0190-9622 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. Publication Date: 1989 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-10-23 Completed Date: 1989-10-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907132 Medline TA: J Am Acad Dermatol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 485-90 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto. |
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Adult Bread Dermatitis, Contact / etiology* Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology* Female Food Handling* Humans Male Middle Aged |
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