Occupational allergic contact dermatitis to chromium from cement: Estimating the size of the problem in Australia

Background Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by chromium in cement is a significant occupational hazard. However, legislation in Europe over the past two decades to reduce the concentration of chromium in cement to

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Published in:Australasian journal of dermatology 2015-11, Vol.56 (4), p.290-293
Main Authors: Wong, Celestine C, Gamboni, Sarah E, Palmer, Amanda M, Nixon, Rosemary L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
allergic contact dermatitis
Australia - epidemiology
cement
chromium
Chromium - toxicity
Construction Materials - adverse effects
contact dermatitis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - epidemiology
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - etiology
Dermatitis, Occupational - epidemiology
Dermatitis, Occupational - etiology
Humans
occupational allergic
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Retrospective Studies
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Summary:Background Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by chromium in cement is a significant occupational hazard. However, legislation in Europe over the past two decades to reduce the concentration of chromium in cement to
ISSN:0004-8380
1440-0960
DOI:10.1111/ajd.12238