Evaluation of skin symptoms among workers at a Swedish paper mill.
Process and office workers at a Swedish paper mill (n = 274) and dairy workers (n = 45) were investigated with questionnaires regarding skin symptoms. In the second part of the study, subjects reporting skin symptoms and a random sample of subjects without symptoms were examined and investigated with patch testing. Pruritus and skin irritation probably related to exposure to dust were found. The results do not indicate an increased prevalence of contact allergy. In two cases, positive patch test reactions to paper size (rosin) and a slimicide, mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT), were noted.
Department of Occupational Dermatology, National Institute of Occupational Health, Solna, Sweden.
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D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010209:Paper; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden / Q000453:epidemiology
D012116:Resins, Plant; C013893:rosin