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Evy Paulsen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Occupational Eczema in gardeners and greenhouse workers in the county of Funen
Ugeskrift for laeger, 1998Co-Authors: Evy Paulsen, Jes Søgaard, Klaus Ejner AndersenAbstract:The aims of the study were to assess the prevalence of and association between Occupational dermatitis and possible risk factors in gardeners and greenhouse workers living on Funen, describe the distribution of different types of Eczema and detect the allergens most commonly involved. A cross-sectional study, based on a postal questionnaire and subsequent patch testing of selected persons was carried out in 1958 gardeners. The response rate was 84.6%, and among 250 persons patch tested the most frequently sensitizing Occupational allergens were plants of the Compositae family and the fungicide captan. Allergic Occupational contact dermatitis was suspected in 43 persons (17%). Irritant Eczemas outnumbered allergic Eczemas and both were most often caused by plants. The lifetime prevalence of Occupational dermatitis was 19.6%. Occupational mucosal symptoms, working with Compositae and training as a gardener in females were significantly associated with an increased prevalence of Occupational Eczema, whereas sex, age and personal atopy seemed to be of less importance.
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Occupational dermatitis in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers. (II). Etiological factors
Contact dermatitis, 1998Co-Authors: Evy PaulsenAbstract:The aim of the study was to assess the distribution of different types of Occupational Eczema among employees in floristry and detect the allergens most commonly involved. Based on a postal questionnaire, 253 gardeners and greenhouse workers with Occupational skin symptoms and 52 randomly-selected without symptoms were examined and patch tested. Routine tests comprised the standard series, the Compositae mix, feverfew and 3 fungicides, with additional testing based on case records. 184 persons from the symptom group and 1 from the random group had Occupational Eczema. Irritant Occupational contact Eczema was suspected in 150 persons (59%). Nevertheless, 48% of the 250 persons patch tested had at least 1 positive reaction, most frequently to nickel, followed by Compositae which were positive in 25 cases (10%), of whom 24 were possibly Occupationally sensitized. 13 persons from symptom group had positive reactions to fungicides. Occupational allergic Eczema was suspected in 43 persons (17%), most often caused by plants belonging to the Compositae, Geraniaceae and Liliaceae families. New plant sensitizers were Exacum affine and Begonia lorraine. Exposure to specific plant species seemed to be the most important eliciting factors in both allergic and irritant Occupational dermatitis in floristry, and preventive measures should include reduction of contact with plants.
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Occupational dermatitis in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers (I). Prevalence and possible risk factors.
Contact dermatitis, 1997Co-Authors: Evy Paulsen, Jes Søgaard, Klaus Ejner AndersenAbstract:Floristry is considered a hazardous occupation from a dermatological point of view, but there are relatively few epidemiological studies to support this notion. The present investigation set out to assess the prevalence of and association between Occupational dermatitis and possible risk factors in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers. A cross-sectional study, based on a postal questionnaire and subsequent examination and patch testing of those who had Occupational Eczema from their present work or Occupational problems with Compositae, was carried out in 1958 gardeners and greenhouse workers. The response rate was 84.6% and among 301 persons invited for further examination, 253 (84.1%) attended. The lifetime prevalence of Occupational Eczema in floristry, defined as dermatitis lasting more than 24 h, was 19.6% (95% confidence intervals 17.8-21.3%) among all potential respondents. Occupational mucosal symptoms, working with Compositae plants and a history of previous Occupational Eczema in floristry were significantly associated with an increased risk of Occupational Eczema. Sex, age and atopy did not seem to be important risk factors. The results confirm that floristry is a dermatologically hazardous occupation and emphasize the importance of eliciting agents in the working environment rather than personal inherent factors.
Klaus Ejner Andersen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Occupational Eczema in gardeners and greenhouse workers in the county of Funen
Ugeskrift for laeger, 1998Co-Authors: Evy Paulsen, Jes Søgaard, Klaus Ejner AndersenAbstract:The aims of the study were to assess the prevalence of and association between Occupational dermatitis and possible risk factors in gardeners and greenhouse workers living on Funen, describe the distribution of different types of Eczema and detect the allergens most commonly involved. A cross-sectional study, based on a postal questionnaire and subsequent patch testing of selected persons was carried out in 1958 gardeners. The response rate was 84.6%, and among 250 persons patch tested the most frequently sensitizing Occupational allergens were plants of the Compositae family and the fungicide captan. Allergic Occupational contact dermatitis was suspected in 43 persons (17%). Irritant Eczemas outnumbered allergic Eczemas and both were most often caused by plants. The lifetime prevalence of Occupational dermatitis was 19.6%. Occupational mucosal symptoms, working with Compositae and training as a gardener in females were significantly associated with an increased prevalence of Occupational Eczema, whereas sex, age and personal atopy seemed to be of less importance.
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Occupational dermatitis in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers (I). Prevalence and possible risk factors.
Contact dermatitis, 1997Co-Authors: Evy Paulsen, Jes Søgaard, Klaus Ejner AndersenAbstract:Floristry is considered a hazardous occupation from a dermatological point of view, but there are relatively few epidemiological studies to support this notion. The present investigation set out to assess the prevalence of and association between Occupational dermatitis and possible risk factors in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers. A cross-sectional study, based on a postal questionnaire and subsequent examination and patch testing of those who had Occupational Eczema from their present work or Occupational problems with Compositae, was carried out in 1958 gardeners and greenhouse workers. The response rate was 84.6% and among 301 persons invited for further examination, 253 (84.1%) attended. The lifetime prevalence of Occupational Eczema in floristry, defined as dermatitis lasting more than 24 h, was 19.6% (95% confidence intervals 17.8-21.3%) among all potential respondents. Occupational mucosal symptoms, working with Compositae plants and a history of previous Occupational Eczema in floristry were significantly associated with an increased risk of Occupational Eczema. Sex, age and atopy did not seem to be important risk factors. The results confirm that floristry is a dermatologically hazardous occupation and emphasize the importance of eliciting agents in the working environment rather than personal inherent factors.
Jes Søgaard - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Occupational Eczema in gardeners and greenhouse workers in the county of Funen
Ugeskrift for laeger, 1998Co-Authors: Evy Paulsen, Jes Søgaard, Klaus Ejner AndersenAbstract:The aims of the study were to assess the prevalence of and association between Occupational dermatitis and possible risk factors in gardeners and greenhouse workers living on Funen, describe the distribution of different types of Eczema and detect the allergens most commonly involved. A cross-sectional study, based on a postal questionnaire and subsequent patch testing of selected persons was carried out in 1958 gardeners. The response rate was 84.6%, and among 250 persons patch tested the most frequently sensitizing Occupational allergens were plants of the Compositae family and the fungicide captan. Allergic Occupational contact dermatitis was suspected in 43 persons (17%). Irritant Eczemas outnumbered allergic Eczemas and both were most often caused by plants. The lifetime prevalence of Occupational dermatitis was 19.6%. Occupational mucosal symptoms, working with Compositae and training as a gardener in females were significantly associated with an increased prevalence of Occupational Eczema, whereas sex, age and personal atopy seemed to be of less importance.
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Occupational dermatitis in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers (I). Prevalence and possible risk factors.
Contact dermatitis, 1997Co-Authors: Evy Paulsen, Jes Søgaard, Klaus Ejner AndersenAbstract:Floristry is considered a hazardous occupation from a dermatological point of view, but there are relatively few epidemiological studies to support this notion. The present investigation set out to assess the prevalence of and association between Occupational dermatitis and possible risk factors in Danish gardeners and greenhouse workers. A cross-sectional study, based on a postal questionnaire and subsequent examination and patch testing of those who had Occupational Eczema from their present work or Occupational problems with Compositae, was carried out in 1958 gardeners and greenhouse workers. The response rate was 84.6% and among 301 persons invited for further examination, 253 (84.1%) attended. The lifetime prevalence of Occupational Eczema in floristry, defined as dermatitis lasting more than 24 h, was 19.6% (95% confidence intervals 17.8-21.3%) among all potential respondents. Occupational mucosal symptoms, working with Compositae plants and a history of previous Occupational Eczema in floristry were significantly associated with an increased risk of Occupational Eczema. Sex, age and atopy did not seem to be important risk factors. The results confirm that floristry is a dermatologically hazardous occupation and emphasize the importance of eliciting agents in the working environment rather than personal inherent factors.
Etain Cronin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Final diagnoses in patients referred for patch testing.
Contact dermatitis, 1992Co-Authors: Etain CroninAbstract:The final diagnoses made in 989 patients consecutively patch tested in 1990 have been reviewed. Among the men, their dermatitis was entirely Occupational in 17.9% and partially so in 12.5%. Among the women, it was entirely Occupational in 6.4% and partially so in 9.5%. In both groups, irritants exceeded allergens as the cause, whereas allergens superseded irritants in the patients with a non-Occupational Eczema caused or aggravated by external factors. It seems likely that domestic irritants were overlooked in patients with a non-Occupational dermatitis.
Kieć-swierczyńska M - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Photosensitivity induced skin diseases
Medycyna pracy, 2001Co-Authors: Kieć-swierczyńska M, Krecisz BAbstract:Abstract The causes of skin diseases associated with photosensitivity are presented. The combined effect of light and exogenous light sensitizing substances leads to the occurrence of phototoxic and photoallergic reactions, and what is more, UVA spectrum is most active in their pathogenesis. The light sensitizing compounds are contained in cosmetic preparations, drugs and certain plants. They are characterized by a tricyclic structure and the ability to absorb ultraviolet radiation. The light sensitizing properties are exhibited primarily by non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, preservatives, sun filters, phenothiazine derivatives and odorants. Photoallergic reactions may be of Occupational nature. The majority of reports found in the literature concern farmers, gardeners, fruit-growers and breeders, as well as representatives of other occupations. They usually emerge after the contact with pesticides of the thiocarbamide group, tetrachloroisophthalonitryl and veterinary drugs. The cases of Occupational Eczema in farmers and gardeners induced by the effect of light sensitizing plants have also been reported. In addition, the photoallergy diagnostic methods are discussed.
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Causes of allergic Occupational dermatitis diagnosed at the Institute of Occupational Medicine in Lodz during the last five years
Medycyna pracy, 1993Co-Authors: Kieć-swierczyńska MAbstract:During the years 1988-1992 there were diagnosed 299 cases of allergic Occupational Eczema (115 females and 184 males). Among them 20.4% of patients were employed in health care and social welfare, 20.1% in the metallurgical and machine industries, 19.7% in the building industry and 9% in the textile and clothing industries. Allergy to nickel (45.2%), cobalt (40%), chromium (33.9%) and formalin (15.7%) was the most common cause of Occupational allergy in females, while 63% of males were hypersensitive to chromium, 42.4% to cobalt, 17.4% to nickel and 14.7% to epidianes. When compared with the years 1972-1987 an increased incidence of Occupational skin diseases was found especially in females, but also in health service workers as well as in workers employed by the metallurgical and machine industries. Chromium compounds still remain the main cause of Occupational Eczema, however, the number of persons sensitive to this metal has decreased. An increased allergy to nickel and formaldehyde and decreased allergy to turpentine have been also observed.
