Contact dermatitis in home helps following the use of enzyme detergents.
Twelve women in the home help service in Nottingham developed dermatitis after using enzyme detergents. A survey based on a questionary showed an incidence of 5% among those using them. The enzyme appears to act as a primary irritant.
D000328:Adult; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D003902:Detergents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004798:Enzymes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases; D012882:Skin Tests
D003902:Detergents; D004798:Enzymes