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Jun Fai Yap1,2,3, Kim Sui Wan1, Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff1
1Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|May 21, 2025
Summary
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in Malaysia is under-reported. This case highlights the importance of patch testing and personalized education for managing workplace-induced skin conditions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Occupational allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is frequently under-reported in Malaysia.
- This case report details a chemical engineer experiencing potential ACD from workplace exposures.
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