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Author:   Lasse Kanerva ,  Peter Elsner ,  Jan E. Wahlberg ,  Howard I. Maibach
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2004 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.912kg
ISBN:  

9783540443483

ISBN 10:   3540443487
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   19 November 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

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-Eczematous Occupational Contact Reactions.- 13 Occupational Connective Tissue Disorders.- 14 Operational Definition of Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- 15 The Role of Atopy in Working Life.- 16 Diagnostic Patch Testing.- 17 Patch Testing With the Patient’s Own Work Materials.- 18 Sources of Information on the Occurrence of Chemieal Contact Allergens.- 19 Identification and Assessment in Relation to the Material Safety Data Sheets.- 20 Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Treatment.- 21 Prevention and Rehabilitation.- 22 Protective Gloves.- 23 Disadvantages of Gloves.- 24 The Role of Skin Moisturizers in the Prevention of Irritant Contact Dermatitis: A Review.- 25 Prognosis of Occupational Contact Dermatitis.- 2 Substances, Products, Occupations, Concentrations.- 26 Computerised Product Database: Registered Chemical Contact Allergens.- 27 Fragrances.- 28 Colophony.- 29 Nickel.- 30 Chromium.- 31 Cement.- 32 Epoxy Resins.- 33 Paints, Lacquers and Varnishes.- 34 Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins.- 35 Occupational Contact Dermatitis to Plants.- 36 Polyurethane Resins.- 37 Organic Solvents.- 38 Adhesives and Glues.- 39 Rubber Chemicals.- 40 Hairdressers.- 41 Manicurists.- 42 Patch-Test Concentrations and Vehicles for Testing Contact Allergens.

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From the reviews: This completely revised and comprehensive edition provides the concise information needed for dealing with patients in the field of occupational dermatology. ... The information ... is provided as quick reference through concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimize 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. (Journal of Investigational Allergology & Clinical Immunology, Vol. 15 (1), 2005)

From the reviews: <p> This completely revised and comprehensive edition provides the concise information needed for dealing with patients in the field of occupational dermatology. a ] The information a ] is provided as quick reference through concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimize 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. (Journal of Investigational Allergology & Clinical Immunology, Vol. 15 (1), 2005)

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