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Occupational hand dermatitis in car repair workers
Mohammad Javad Zare Sakhvidi1, Ziba Loukzadeh2, Hamid Dehghan Tezerjani3
1Department of Occupational Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
AIMS Public Health
|January 8, 2020
Summary
Car repair workers experience higher rates of hand dermatitis compared to office workers. Atopic dermatitis and workplace skin exposure are key risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Dermatology
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Automobile repair workers frequently encounter used gasoline engine oils.
- Occupational exposure to engine oils poses risks for skin health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of hand dermatitis in car repair workers.
- To assess the relationship between job specialty, dermal exposure, and hand dermatitis.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 153 male car repair workers and 140 office workers.
- Utilized the Nordic Occupational Skin Questionnaire for dermal problem assessment.
- Calculated dermal exposure scores to quantify workplace hazards.
Main Results:
- Hand dermatitis prevalence was significantly higher in car repair workers (19.0%) versus office workers (7.9%).
- Atopic dermatitis was more prevalent in exposed workers with hand dermatitis (P < 0.001).
- Mechanics showed the highest prevalence of hand dermatitis; transmission technicians had the highest dermal exposure.
Conclusions:
- Car repair workers exhibit an increased prevalence of hand dermatitis.
- Atopic dermatitis and occupational skin exposure level are significant risk factors for hand dermatitis in this group.
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