title: Occupational dermatoses.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Occupational contact dermatitis is a common condition often assumed to be 'part of the job'.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article explores common causes of occupational contact dermatitis and details high risk occupations utilising local data. Tips for improved understanding and management of occupational contact dermatitis are also presented.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  General practitioners have an important part to play in the recognition and management of occupational contact dermatitis. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve the outcome in patients with occupational contact dermatitis.
authors.affiliation: Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Melbourne, Victoria. rnixon@occderm.asn.au
authors.forename: Rosemary
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nixon
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Frowen
authors.forename: Mignon
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Moyle
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens