title: Dermatologic considerations in worker fitness evaluation.
abstract: Dermatoses account for a very high percentage of all occupational diseases. The authors review individual factors that increase the risk of work-related skin disease and present information to assist in the evaluation of individuals in preemployment situations and for guidance and counseling prior to occupational choices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Turku University Central Hospital, Finland.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lammintausta
authors.forename: H I
authors.initials: HI
authors.lastname: Maibach
mesh_terms: D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects; D009787:Occupational Medicine; D012306:Risk; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation
chemical_list: D008670:Metals