Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Low humidity and microtrauma.

R J Rycroft

    American Journal of Industrial Medicine
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Low humidity in workplaces can cause dry skin conditions (dermatoses) by dehydrating the skin barrier. Simple moisturizers and increased humidity effectively treat these common occupational skin issues.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Photoallergic contact dermatitis is uncommon.

    The British journal of dermatology·2001
    Same author

    Dermatitis caused by electromagnetic radiation.

    Contact dermatitis·2001
    Same author

    A retrospective analysis of contact allergy to lanolin.

    The British journal of dermatology·2001
    Same author

    Allergy in coronary in-stent restenosis.

    Lancet (London, England)·2001
    Same author

    Changing frequency of thiuram allergy in healthcare workers with hand dermatitis.

    The British journal of dermatology·2001
    Same author

    Contact allergy to individual fragrance mix constituents in relation to primary site of dermatitis.

    Contact dermatitis·2000
    Same journal

    Health Impacts of the World Trade Center Disaster-A Call to Study Those Exposed at a Young Age.

    American journal of industrial medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Postsurgical Opioid Prescribing Among Injured Workers in Washington State: 2017-2020 Trends and Policy Effects.

    American journal of industrial medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Life in the Driver's Seat: A Qualitative Analysis of Rideshare Drivers' Perspectives of Their Work and Well-Being Using Reddit Posts.

    American journal of industrial medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Response to Healthcare Workers' Workplace Violence in Colombia.

    American journal of industrial medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, but Not to Dust or Fluorides, in the Norwegian Aluminum Industry Is Associated With Accelerated Annual Decline in Lung Function.

    American journal of industrial medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Beyond Water, Rest, and Shade: Advancing Farmworker Heat Protection Through Partnership.

    American journal of industrial medicine·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Occupational Health
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Low relative humidity environments, particularly in workplaces, can significantly impact skin health.
    • Prolonged exposure to dry air (≤10% relative humidity) leads to dehydration of the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the etiology and characteristics of dermatoses caused by low workplace humidity.
    • To identify the clinical presentation and contributing factors of low-humidity dermatoses.
    • To evaluate effective management strategies for these conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational analysis of skin conditions in occupational settings with low humidity.
    • Correlation of environmental factors (humidity, temperature, air movement) with skin barrier integrity.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Clinical assessment of skin dryness, scaling, and pruritus.

    • Main Results:

    • Low humidity, high temperatures, and air movement synergistically dehydrate the stratum corneum.
    • This dehydration results in a rigid, brittle horny layer, leading to pruritus and low-grade eczema.
    • A compromised stratum corneum is more vulnerable to mechanical trauma and microtrauma from environmental particles.

    Conclusions:

    • Low-humidity dermatoses are a direct consequence of workplace environmental conditions.
    • The primary mechanism involves severe dehydration of the skin's outer layer.
    • Management is readily achieved through consistent use of moisturizers and increasing ambient relative humidity.