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Persistent post-occupational dermatitis: report of five cases.

Simon J Keogh¹, David J Gawkrodger

¹Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica

|May 20, 2006

Summary

Persistent post-occupational dermatitis is rare, affecting less than 0.5% of patients in a contact dermatitis clinic. This condition involves hand dermatitis persisting after removing causative agents, impacting employment.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Occupational Health

Background:

Persistent post-occupational dermatitis is recognized but understudied.
Assessing its prevalence and patient characteristics in an English setting is crucial.

Observation:

A 35-month study screened 1100 patients at a contact dermatitis clinic.
Modified criteria identified 5 cases (4 women, 1 man; age 19-52) of persistent post-occupational dermatitis.

Findings:

All patients presented with hand dermatitis unresolved after allergen removal.
Nickel and thiuram-mix allergies were identified in some cases, with irritant exposure being significant.
Two patients had a history of childhood eczema.

Implications:

Persistent post-occupational dermatitis is uncommon (<0.5% of clinic patients).

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Diagnosis has significant implications for affected individuals' future employment opportunities.

Highlights the need for careful management and identification of causative factors.