Hand dermatitis: a focus on allergic contact dermatitis to biocides.

Lisa E Maier, Heather P Lampel, Tina Bhutani, Sharon E Jacob

Index: Dermatol. Clin. 27(3) , 251-64, v-vi, (2009)

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Abstract

Hand dermatitis is a common disease of the skin resulting in significantly decreased quality of life. Allergic contact dermatitis is a frequent cause of hand dermatitis. Recent studies have revealed that biocides used as preservatives are frequent allergens affecting the hands. This article reviews common biocides implicated in hand dermatitis.