Dermatoses are among the most frequent diseases related to working conditions. Nevertheless, there is an under-reporting of occupational diseases and the management of patients with either a possible occupational dermatosis or a condition aggravated by work which could be improved. The aim of this article is to present the most common occupational dermatoses, a multidisciplinary diagnostic approach to them and to propose a screening tool for occupational exposures.
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- * The findings suggested that prolonged use of gloves, along with being male, contributed to worsening skin conditions, emphasizing the importance of monitoring TEWL and pH levels to assess occupational skin health.
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