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Dermatoses among paddy field workers--a descriptive, cross-sectional pilot study.

Shrutakirthi D Shenoi1, Suraj V Davis, Sugandhi Rao

  • 1Department of Skin and STD, KMC, Manipal, India. shru12@yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|January 6, 2006
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Occupational skin conditions are prevalent among paddy field workers, with itching, melasma, and hand/foot issues like nail dystrophy and hyperkeratosis being common. Bacterial and fungal infections also contribute to these work-related dermatoses.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Paddy farming is a primary occupation in coastal South India.
  • Dermatological conditions affecting paddy field workers are understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and types of skin conditions (dermatoses) affecting exposed areas (face, hands, feet) in paddy field workers.
  • To identify common dermatological issues in this occupational group.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination and interviews were conducted with 341 paddy field workers.
  • Bacterial and fungal scrapings were collected from a subset of participants for laboratory analysis.

Main Results:

  • Work-related itching affected 73% of workers.

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  • Common facial dermatosis was melasma (41.1%).
  • Hand conditions included hyperkeratosis (26.4%), nail dystrophy (15.2%), and paronychia (8.8%).
  • Feet conditions included nail dystrophy (57.1%), pitted keratolysis (42.5%), and fissuring (23.5%).
  • Klebsiella and Clostridium species were common bacteria; Aspergillus species were common fungi.

    • Conclusions:

    • Occupational dermatoses are frequent in individuals engaged in paddy farming.
    • Paddy field work poses significant risks for developing skin conditions.