Skin cleansing: an important problem in occupational dermatology.
Among methods of prevention of occupational dermatitis, cleanliness is certainly the most important single measure to consider from a preventive point of view. The use of approved industrial skin cleansers should be encouraged. The following aspects are discussed in this paper: the basic requirements of a "good" occupational skin cleanser, the composition of occupational skin cleansers, and the possible side effects due to their use.
Ortonne
J P
JP
Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Pasteur, Nice, France.
D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003902:Detergents / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007509:Irritants / Q000009:adverse effects; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects
D003902:Detergents; D007509:Irritants; D012997:Solvents