Klappentext
This is the first book tu extensively cover all aspects of both irritant and allergie contact dermatitis prevention. Edited by a panel of renowned international expens in occupational and environmental dermatitis, it examines the epidemiological basis of the disease, prediction of irritancy and allergenicity by modern techniques, and prevention of percutaneous penetration. Several contributions focus on the practical aspects ot preventing allergie and irritant dermatitis in the workplace and, in order tu optimize preventive strategies, a number of key chapters detail esposure assesment and the targeting of risk groups. Secondary prevention 5 also thoroughly discussed with valuable advice on how to avoid recorrences of the disease in patients with a history of contact dermatitis. Final ly, uptodate information and reLolnuleIldations 00 protective gloves and skin care products are given by leading researchers in the field. This publication will be of immense interest tu dermatolugists, occupational physicians, safety engineers, pharmacologists, toxicologists and cosmetologists.
Synopsis
All aspects of both irritant, and allergic contact dermatitis prevention are covered in this volume. The epidemiological basis of the disease is examined, as is the targeting of risk groups, secondary prevention, and the prediction of irritancy and allergenicity by modern techniques.