Occupational Dermatitis and Urticaria

Abstract

Occupational contact dermatitis is the most common occupational skin disease (OSD), and most of them are irritant in nature. There is less information available about contact urticaria than contact dermatitis. There are several strategies to prevent OSD, although workplace studies suggest there are gaps in their use in the workplace. Because early detection leads to improved outcomes, screening for dermatitis in industries such as health care would be useful. Both diagnosis and management involve 2 components: the actual disease diagnosis and medical treatment and the work-relatedness and management of the workplace to reduce exposures.

Keywords: Occupational allergic contact dermatitis; Occupational contact dermatitis; Occupational contact urticaria; Occupational irritant contact dermatitis; Occupational skin disease; Outcomes; Prevention; Screening.