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Is the skin affected by work at visual display terminals?
1Department of Occupational Dermatology, National Institute of Occupational Health, Stockholm, Sweden.
Dermatologic Clinics
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Visual display terminal (VDT) work may worsen common skin conditions like rosacea, dermatitis, and acne. Further research is needed to determine the exact cause of this association.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Medicine
Background:
- Reports from Norway and Sweden suggest a link between visual display terminal (VDT) work and skin rashes.
- The specific mechanisms causing potential skin aggravation remain unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the suspected relationship between visual display terminal (VDT) work and the exacerbation of common skin diseases.
- To explore potential factors contributing to skin conditions in VDT users.
Main Methods:
- Conducted three distinct studies to examine the association between VDT use and skin health.
- Focused on common dermatological conditions including rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and acne.
Main Results:
- Findings suggest a potential correlation between VDT work and the aggravation of several common skin diseases.
- Observed increased severity in conditions such as rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and acne among VDT users.
Conclusions:
- A possible link exists between visual display terminal (VDT) work and the worsening of specific skin conditions.
- The underlying factors (physical, chemical, or psychological) driving this association require further investigation.