Occupational contact dermatitis in blue‐collar workers: results from a multicentre study from the Danish Contact Dermatitis Group (2003–2012)

• DOI: 10.1111/cod.12277
• Publication Date: 2014-07-18T05:37:33Z
• Authors: Jakob F. Schwensen; Torkil Menné; Niels K. Veien; Anne T. Funding; Christian Avnstorp; Morten Østerballe; Klaus E. Andersen; Evy Paulsen; Charlotte G. Mørtz; Mette Sommerlund; Anne Danielsen; Bo L. Andersen; Jens Thormann; Ove Kristensen; Berit Kristensen; Susanne Vissing; Niels H. Nielsen; Jacob P. Thyssen; Jeanne D. Johansen
• Keywords: Blue collar; Potassium dichromate; Patch test

Summary Background Blue‐collar workers have a high risk of occupational contact dermatitis, but epidemiological studies are scarce. Objectives To investigate allergic dermatitis in blue‐collar with registered by the D anish C ontact ermatitis G roup. Methods A retrospective analysis patch test data from 1471 and matched controls tested between 2003 2012 was performed. logistic regression used to for associations. Results The often had hand ( p < 0.001). Atopic less commonly observed among (19.6%) than (23.9%) = 0.005). Allergens statistically significant association group were epoxy resins, methyldibromo glutaronitrile, 2‐bromo‐2‐nitro‐1,3‐propanediol, potassium dichromate, methylchloroisothiazolinone MCI )/methylisothiazolinone MI ). following occupations additionally identified as factors sensitization / , respectively: painting, construction work, tile setting/terrazzo work. Conclusion Contact allergy is major problem workers. indicate healthy worker effect diagnosed significantly atopic controls.