Table 1 Classification of Occupational Dermatoses
Type of Dermatosis | Example or Cause |
|---|---|
Contact dermatitis | |
   Irritant | Solvents, detergents |
   Allergic | p-Phenylenediamine in hairdressers |
Contact urticaria | |
   Immunologic | Natural rubber latex, crabmeat |
   Non-immunologic | Ammonium persulfate (hairdressers) |
Infections | |
   Bacterial | Erysipelothrix in fishmongers |
   Fungal | Sporotrichosis in gardeners |
   Viral | Warts in butchers |
   Parasitic | Cheyletiellosis in veterinarians |
Hair follicle disorders | |
   Folliculitis | Motor oil in mechanics |
   Chloracne | Polychlorinated biphenyls |
Pigmentation disorders | |
   Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation | Phytophotodermatitis |
   Acquired leukoderma | Hydroquinones in rubber/plastics |
Neoplasms | |
   Granulomas | Foreign bodies, beryllium |
   Benign tumours or carcinomas | Anthracene in soot or petroleum |
| Â | Ionizing or ultraviolet radiation |
Miscellaneous | |
   Scleroderma | Vinyl chloride |
   Raynaud phenomenon | Vibrating tools |
   Telangiectasias | Aluminum smelter workers |