Drywall stilt dermatosis.
We describe a previously unreported occupational dermatosis occurring in a worker employed in drywall installation and finishing. This 50-year-old man presented with bilaterally symmetrical, parallel, linear crusted erosions on his anteromedial legs after wearing drywall stilts. The pathophysiology of this condition is considered.
Lewis
E J
EJ
Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
Prawer
S E
SE
Crutchfield
C E
CE
D003252:Construction Materials; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017276:Friction; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology