Occupational distribution and management strategies of occupational contact dermatitis

Abstract

Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) is an occupational inflammatory skin disease. According to its pathogenesis, it can be divided into irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. This review introduced the high-risk occupations of OCD, its incidence, common irritants and allergens, and corresponding treatments. Agriculture workers, construction workers, production workers, hairdressers, and medical workers are high-risk occupations of OCD who should be paid attention to.

Keywords

• occupational skin disease
• irritant contact dermatitis
• allergic contact dermatitis
• incidence
• prevention and treatment