Contact sensitization in metalworkers: Data from the information network of departments of dermatology (IVDK), 2010–2018
Schubert S, Brans R, Reich A, Buhl T, Skudlik C, Schröder-Kraft C, Gina M, Weisshaar E, Mahler V, Dickel H, Schön MP, John SM, Geier J (2020)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2020
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DOI: 10.1111/cod.13686
Abstract
Background: Metalworkers are exposed to a variety of contact allergens by handling tools, metals, metalworking fluids (MWFs), oils and greases, rubber materials, and so on. Most large-scale reports on contact allergy due to MWFs are more than 10-years-old, and there are only few studies on contact allergy in mechanics and other metal workers not exposed to MWFs. Objectives: To describe a current spectrum of contact sensitization in metalworkers with occupational dermatitis (OD). Patients and Methods: Retrospective analysis of patch test data collected by the Information Network of Departments of Dermatology (IVDK; 2010–2018), stratifying for 804 cutting metalworkers, 2197 mechanics, and 355 other metalworkers. Results: Cutting metalworkers were most frequently sensitized to monoethanolamine (12.6%), colophonium/abietic acid (11.4%) and formaldehyde releasers (up to 8.5%) from the MWF series, and formaldehyde (4.6%) and iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (4.6%) from the baseline series. Sensitization among mechanics and other metalworkers indicates possible occupational exposure to MWFs, glues, and resins, although this may not be expected from their job titles. Conclusions: The spectrum of MWF contact allergens remained largely unchanged during the last years. Taking a comprehensive occupational history is indispensable in order to not miss relevant allergen exposures.
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Universität Osnabrück
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Universitätsklinikum Göttingen
Germany (DE)
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Germany (DE)
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
Germany (DE)
BG Klinik Falkenstein
Germany (DE)
Germany (DE)
Universitätsklinikum Göttingen
Germany (DE)
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Germany (DE)
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
Germany (DE)
BG Klinik Falkenstein
Germany (DE)
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APA:
Schubert, S., Brans, R., Reich, A., Buhl, T., Skudlik, C., Schröder-Kraft, C.,... Geier, J. (2020). Contact sensitization in metalworkers: Data from the information network of departments of dermatology (IVDK), 2010–2018. Contact Dermatitis. https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.13686
MLA:
Schubert, Steffen, et al. "Contact sensitization in metalworkers: Data from the information network of departments of dermatology (IVDK), 2010–2018." Contact Dermatitis (2020).
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