Work-related skin diseases

Introduction

Occupational skin diseases are among the top three registered occupational diseases in Europe [1]. Exposure to chemical, physical, biological risk factors can lead to different skin diseases, though several individual (genetic) factors influence the outcome too. The majority is caused by wet work, workplace exposure to chemicals and high ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Contact dermatites are the most prevalent and they may pose a serious threat to the work ability of the individual [2]. The prevention of occupational skin diseases requires a comprehensive approach with coordinated activities of the dermatologist, the occupational physician, the…