Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Evaluation and Management Considerations

Lauren Claire Hollins; Alexandra Flamm

doi:10.1016/j.det.2020.02.001

Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Evaluation and Management Considerations

Dermatol Clin. 2020 Jul;38(3):329-338. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2020.02.001. Epub 2020 May 4.

Authors

Lauren Claire Hollins¹, Alexandra Flamm²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
² Department of Dermatology, Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. Electronic address: aflamm@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

PMID: 32475511
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2020.02.001

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the evaluation and management of occupational contact dermatitis, including how to evaluate a patient with suspected occupational contact dermatitis. Patch testing, how to perform a site visit, and how to properly manage using preventative measures, prescribed therapies, and patient education are discussed.

Keywords: Allergic contact dermatitis; Contact dermatitis; Evaluation; Irritant contact dermatitis; Management; Occupational contact dermatitis; Patch testing; Workers compensation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Allergens / adverse effects
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / therapy*
Dermatitis, Irritant / diagnosis
Dermatitis, Irritant / therapy
Dermatitis, Occupational / diagnosis*
Dermatitis, Occupational / therapy*
Disease Management
Evidence-Based Medicine
Female
Humans
Male
Patch Tests / statistics & numerical data

Substances

Allergens