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Environment and the skin.

R R Suskind1

  • 1Institute of Environmental Health, University of Cincinnati Health Science Center, Ohio.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
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The skin, a vital defense organ, can be harmed by environmental factors like radiation and chemicals, leading to skin cancer. Preventing skin diseases requires assessing risks before exposure to products or processes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Environmental Health
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • The skin serves as a primary defense barrier against external agents but is susceptible to damage.
  • Exposure to physical, chemical, and biologic agents can result in various skin pathologies.
  • Cutaneous cancer is a potential outcome of exposure to radiation, chemical hazards, and trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the vulnerability of skin to environmental hazards.
  • To emphasize the role of the skin as an entry point for xenobiotics.
  • To underscore the importance of risk assessment in preventing environmental skin diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Morphologic and functional examination of skin.
  • Identification of specific chemical and radiation hazards.

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  • Review of pathological patterns in response to external agents.

    • Main Results:

    • Skin cancer can develop from exposure to ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
    • Chemical hazards in workplaces and consumer products pose risks to skin health.
    • Trauma can exacerbate the effects of chemical and radiation exposures.

    Conclusions:

    • Environmental skin diseases and injuries are preventable.
    • Pre-use safety and risk assessment are crucial for preventing skin damage.
    • Understanding skin's response to xenobiotics is key to public health.