title: Occupational skin diseases of the feet.
abstract: Although dermatoses account for the vast majority of occupational disease, the role played by foot disorders is uncharted. Often, protective footgear has an etiologic rather than a therapeutic effect. The environmental, chemical, physical, and biologic causes of pedal skin disease in the workplace are described, with emphasis on the need for their recognition and control.
mesh_terms: D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing