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Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports 2/2014

01-02-2014 | OCCUPATIONAL ALLERGIES (JA POOLE, SECTION EDITOR)

Occupational Skin Allergies: Testing and Treatment (The Case of Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis)

Author: D. Linn Holness

Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports | Issue 2/2014

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Abstract

Occupational contact dermatitis, including occupational allergic contact dermatitis, is one of the most common occupational diseases. Making a timely and accurate diagnosis is important to improving the outcome. Taking a work history and patch testing are essential elements in the diagnostic process. Management, based on an accurate diagnosis, must include both medical treatment to address the disease and workplace modifications as appropriate to reduce exposure the causative agents.
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Metadata
Title
Occupational Skin Allergies: Testing and Treatment (The Case of Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis)
Author
D. Linn Holness
Publication date
01-02-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-013-0410-8

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