Hand dermatitis and nail disorders of the workplace.
Dermatitis and nail bed disorders form a large percentage of occupational conditions that affect the hands. This article briefly discusses some of the more common causes and presentations of these conditions. Most of these of the conditions can occur in the workplace and outside of it, so a careful evaluation is necessary to determine the work relatedness of a given condition.
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University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, 11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708-3154, and Concentra Health Services, Ste. 601, 8868 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758, USA. hdhir@msn.com
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015984:Causality; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009262:Nails / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D016272:Occupational Health; D009790:Occupations; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000592:standards; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017132:Workplace
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D015386:Hazardous Substances