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Milk tester's dermatitis.

J Herzog¹, J Dunne, R Aber

¹Department of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

|September 1, 1988

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Workers in milk testing labs frequently develop hand dermatitis. A study found potassium dichromate used to preserve milk samples is a significant cause of allergic contact dermatitis in these workers.

Area of Science:

Occupational Dermatology
Toxicology
Laboratory Science

Background:

Hand dermatitis is a common occupational hazard for laboratory workers.
Milk testing laboratories handle large volumes of samples preserved for transport.
Potassium dichromate is a common preservative used in milk sample analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence and causes of hand dermatitis among milk testing laboratory workers.
To identify specific allergens responsible for occupational hand dermatitis in this population.

Main Methods:

An epidemiologic study was conducted at a large dairy herd improvement association milk testing laboratory.
Worker interviews and surveys were used to gather data on dermatitis history.
Patch testing was performed using potassium dichromate and preserved milk samples.

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Main Results:

Eight out of 16 subjects reported occupationally exacerbated hand dermatitis.
Three subjects had positive patch test reactions to potassium dichromate.
Two subjects showed positive reactions to milk preserved with potassium dichromate.

Conclusions:

Milk testing laboratory workers face a significant risk of developing allergic contact dermatitis.
Potassium dichromate in preserved milk samples is a primary allergen responsible for hand dermatitis in these workers.
Occupational exposure to potassium dichromate necessitates preventative measures in milk testing laboratories.