This handbook provides the concise information needed in dealing with patients in the field of occupational dermatology. It combines a highly practical approach to occupational dermatology with the skills and research experience of specialists in clinical and experimental dermatology. The information is presented in a quick reference format with concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimise the diagnostic procedures for high-quality care.

A highly practical approach to occupational dermatoses combined with the skill and experience of specialists in clinical and experimental dermatology. Great care is taken throughout to provide the information urgently needed for daily patient management, with concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimise the diagnostic procedure for high-quality patient care and expert opinion. This handbook provides the relevant job descriptions, job-specific diagnostic algorithms and a detailed description of allergens and irritants such that readers can master even difficult and unusual problems in occupational dermatology.

Occupational skin diseases and contact dermatitis are now very common among the many work–related health problems encountered by doctors. They now rank second only to muscular–skeletal problems. This book, written by world renowned dermatologists, covers every type of occupation related skin disease including problems caused by light exposure, plants and chemicals. It also shows the more rare dermatoses such as occupational vitiligo, scleroderma and halogen acne. The superb colour pictures and integrated text enable ease of learning. Dermatologists and trainee dermatologists in their continuing professional development will find this handbook a useful and accessible guide. It will also be of interest to general physicians, occupational physicians, nurses, and medical students.

This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the variety of skin issues that can arise while at work. It is meant to guide dermatologists, allergists, and industrial physicians in the successful diagnostic and management of the patients suffering from occupational skin dermatoses. It provides a look at the current modes of treatment available to practicing physicians while also offering updates on the most recent changes and advances for easy integration into practice. With an depth look at some of the more common diseases, like various urticaria and eczema as well as examining specific work places prone to exposure, this book will provide a quick and easy-to-use reference. Chapters contain patient photos and offer a multidisciplinary approach with special chapters on medical legal implications as well as exploring the minimum standards on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment as viewed worldwide. Handbook of Occupational Dermatoses is a must-have resource for dermatologists, allergists, and primary care physicians that deal with these skin issues everyday.

Occupational skin diseases are a field of increasing interest in today’s dermatology. Due to rapid developments in several areas of modern industry, new dermatological problems constantly occur amongst workers. The 1st edition of this Handbook of Occupational Dermatology was published in 2000 and has served as the main reference book of occupational skin diseases for general and occupational dermatologists and occupational physicians. The new edition is completely revised, updated and extended with respect to new developments. The layout allows for both quick access to practical information and in-depth reading. Included are concise tables, algorithms and figures on how to optimize the diagnostic procedure for daily patient management and expert opinion. The new edition will continue the success as major source of reference for clinical and experimental work in the field of occupational skin diseases, both for students and experts.

Contact and Occupational Dermatology is the new, revised edition of this practical guide to the evaluation and care of patients with contact or occupational dermatitis. This book is divided into four parts, beginning with background information on contact and occupational dermatitis. The second part covers allergens, with separate chapters on preservatives, cosmetics, medicines and plants. The third part features occupational skin diseases and includes evaluation of the worker on site, management of occupational dermatitis, and a separate chapter on occupations commonly associated with contact dermatitis. The final section provides detail on contact urticaria (hives) and contact dermatitis in children as additional topics. This new edition of Contact and Occupational Dermatology includes brand new information and photographs; highlight boxes provide quick reference for important points throughout and the text is enhanced by 172 full colour images. This book is written by James Marks, Professor of Dermatology at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre in the United States, ensuring authoritative content throughout. Key Points Latest edition of this practical guide to evaluation and care of contact/occupational dermatitis patients Previous edition published January 2002 (9780323014731) Highlight boxes throughout for quick reference 172 full colour images Written by Professor of Dermatology at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre, USA

A practical guide tot the physician to use in the diagnosis and management of suspected contact or occupational dermatitis. An invaluable aid in making quick and accurate diagnoses. Packed with information on patch testing and standard tray testing.

The revised and updated New Edition of this practical guide provides comprehensive, yet concise, coverage of the diagnosis and management of suspected contact and occupational dermatitis--from the basic principles of allergic and irritant contact dermatitis*to data collection, patient evaluation, and monitoring. Readers will find detailed discussions on patch testing, allergens, occupational skin disease, contact urticaria, contact dermatitis, and more. With a brand-new co-author, information on new antigens, and a substantially revised chapter that serves as a mini-atlas of regional contact dermatitis, this trusted resource offers complete, expert guidance--page after page! Offers a new atlas format in the Regional Contact Dermatitis chapter, which matches color clinical photographs with suggested allergens for testing based on the location of the dermatitis Features new coverage of textile dermatitis, with appropriate avoidance measures for glove and shoe allergic contact dermatitis Explores all relevant issues surrounding patch testing, including patient history, distribution of the dermatitis, and occupation. Makes patient education easier with allergen exposure lists designed to be photocopied and handed out. Includes new antigens on the exposure lists such as benzyl alcohol, iodopropynl butylcarbamate, disperse blue 106, and ethylene urea/melamine formaldehyde resin. Employs a concise, practical approach that makes the New Edition appropriate for a wide range of medical practitioners.

This latest edition contains a number of new and heavily revised chapters, taking into account recent developments in the understand and clinical management of occupational dermatitis. Since its first publication in 2000, Kanerva’s Occupational Dermatology has served as the main reference on occupational skin diseases for general and occupational dermatologists, occupational physicians, and health workers in other fields. It provides a comprehensive overview of clinical appearances, epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, contact materials, patient care, and prevention. This third edition has been revised and extended to take into account recent developments. The emphasis is very much on evidence-based dermatology, and the coverage is both completely up-to-date and exceptionally detailed. The layout allows for both in-depth reading and quick access to practical information, with the inclusion of concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimize the diagnostic procedure for daily patient management. Kanerva’s Occupational Dermatology will continue to ensure that experts and students alike are acquainted with newly emerging conditions and the latest advances.