| Occupational dermatosis among sanders in the furniture industry. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2962820 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The prevalence of occupational skin disease was found to be 3.8% in a study of 479 sanders in the furniture-making industry in Singapore. 17 species of wood imported from South East Asia were used. The most common dermatoses from wood dust were pruritus (1.6%), irritant contact dermatitis (1.6%) and xerosis (1.4%). 2 sanders had miliaria. None had allergic contact dermatitis from wood dust. The arms and trunk were the most common site for pruritus and dermatitis from wood dust. It appeared that the woods commonly used in the furniture making industry are weak sensitizers. Appropriate preventive measures against irritant dermatitis such as dust control, protective clothing, and good personal hygiene should be adequate to prevent occupational dermatoses among the sanders. |
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Authors:
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S L Gan; C L Goh; C S Lee; K H Hui |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Contact dermatitis Volume: 17 ISSN: 0105-1873 ISO Abbreviation: Contact Derm. Publication Date: 1987 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-03-02 Completed Date: 1988-03-02 Revised Date: 2006-04-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7604950 Medline TA: Contact Dermatitis Country: DENMARK |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 237-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Industrial Health, Ministry of Labour, Singapore. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Asia, Southeastern Dermatitis, Contact / etiology* Dermatitis, Occupational / chemically induced* Dust / adverse effects* Facility Design and Construction* Female Humans Interior Design and Furnishings* Male Pruritus / chemically induced Wood |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Dust |
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