Occupational dermatoses in cheese makers: frequent association of irritant, allergic and protein contact dermatitis

Dermatology : International Journal for Clinical and Investigative Dermatology
F O Nestle, P Elsner

Abstract

Few data are available on occupational dermatoses in cheese makers. The purpose of the present study was to investigate occupationally related skin diseases in cheese makers. In a retrospective study we analyzed 400 patients with occupational dermatoses which presented for expert opinion evaluation at our institution (1990-1995). Four patients with hand eczema acquired in cheese dairies were identified. All patients had a decreased alkali resistance. Atopy was a further risk factor in 2 patients. Three out of 4 patients were patch test positive for occupationally related substances and demonstrated also immediate skin test reactions to various milk products. Therefore, these patients had concurrent allergic contact and protein contact dermatitis. The diagnosis of concurrent allergic and protein contact dermatitis has to be considered in occupational dermatoses related to cheese making.

Citations

Jan 12, 2008·Contact Dermatitis·Cristina Amaro, An Goossens
Jul 11, 2001·Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·L Kanerva

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary disposition to a lowered threshold for pruritus. Discover the latest research on atopic dermatitis here.