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Occupational Skin DisorderAka: Work-Related Skin Disease, Sport-related Contact Dermatitis

See Also
1. Contact Dermatitis
Work-Related Skin Disorders
1. Irritant Contact Dermatitis
2. Allergic Contact Dermatitis
3. Acne Vulgaris (oil or grease exposure)
4. Folliculitis (oil or grease exposure)
5. Occupational Skin Neoplasms
Sport related Contact Dermatitis
1. Running: Lanolin, eucalyptus, benzocaine
2. Bowling Gloves: Colophony
3. Soccer shin guards: Urea formaldehyde
4. Swim goggles and wetsuits: Diethylthiourea
5. Scuba face masks: Isopropyl paraphenylenediamine
6. Hockey sticks: Fiberglass
Prevention
1. See Prevention of Contact Dermatitis
Resources
1. Haz-Map (Occupational Exposure Database)
  1. http://www.haz-map.com
References

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