Solvents and the skin.
In this paper, we examine how skin structure affects the ability of solvents to irritate and permeate the skin; the patterns of cutaneous injury caused by solvents; the effects of specific solvents on the skin; and the potential for systemic toxicity from dermal absorption.
Rowse
Debra H
DH
University of Pennsylvania Health System, Silverstein Pavilion, Ground Floor, 3400 Spruce Street, 4 Philadelphia, PA 19104-4238, USA. debra.rowse@uphs.upenn.edu
Emmett
Edward A
EA
D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D012869:Skin Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology
D012997:Solvents