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Occupational dermatitis in shoemakers

G Mancuso1, M Reggiani, R M Berdondini

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Municipal Hospital of Lugo, Ravenna, Italy.

Contact Dermatitis
|January 1, 1996
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Occupational contact dermatitis affects 14.6% of shoe factory workers, with allergic contact dermatitis (OACD) linked to resins and irritant contact dermatitis (OICD) to solvents. Specific jobs showed higher risks for these skin conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Dermatology
  • Epidemiology
  • Contact Dermatitis

Background:

  • Occupational skin diseases are a significant concern in industrial settings.
  • Shoe manufacturing involves exposure to various chemicals and physical agents.
  • Understanding the prevalence and causes of dermatitis is crucial for worker health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of occupational contact dermatitis in shoe factory workers.
  • To identify common allergens and irritants responsible for dermatitis.
  • To investigate the association between specific job roles and skin complaints.

Main Methods:

  • Epidemiological study involving 246 workers from 5 shoe factories.
  • Interviews, clinical examinations, and patch testing with standard and occupational series.

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  • Analysis of skin conditions in relation to job departments.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall prevalence of occupational contact dermatitis was 14.6% (36/246).
    • Allergic contact dermatitis (OACD) was 6.5% (16/246), with p-tert-butylphenol-formaldehyde resin and mercaptobenzothiazole as common allergens.
    • Irritant contact dermatitis (OICD) was 8.1% (20/246), linked to solvents in adhesives and varnishes.
    • Hyperkeratosis of fingertips (6%) and pruritus sine materia (3.2%) were also reported.
    • Assembly department had high OACD rates (11.4%), while assembly and trimming had high OICD rates (17.1%, 15.6%).
    • Sole-cutting and scraping departments showed high rates of PSM (33.3%) and fingertip hyperkeratosis (41.6%).

    Conclusions:

    • Shoe factory workers face significant risks of occupational contact dermatitis.
    • Specific chemicals in adhesives, solvents, and materials contribute to OACD and OICD.
    • Job-specific exposures, like dust and friction, are associated with conditions such as PSM and hyperkeratosis.
    • Targeted preventive measures are needed for high-risk departments and exposures.