title: Predisposing factors in occupational skin diseases.
abstract: Work-related skin disorders do not appear randomly; they are the result of certain predisposing factors in the environment and the host. These factors can be isolated and recognized, and awareness of these factors by employers and affected employees should have a significant impact on work-related skin disease. The role of a dermatologist in providing this information is essential.
authors.affiliation: Department of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Shmunes
mesh_terms: D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000150:complications; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants / Q000009:adverse effects; D009790:Occupations; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D013546:Sweating; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D007509:Irritants; D014867:Water