Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Irritant contact dermatitis constitutes a major cause of morbidity affecting all age groups and may lead to a significant decline in the health-related quality of life. It accounts for the majority of occupational skin diseases in most countries and may lead to job changes and loss of employment. This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference text on Irritant contact dermatitis, covering all aspects of the condition: clinical features, epidemiology, genetics and susceptibility, mechanisms, histopathology; risk and causative factors, differential diagnosis, prevention and therapy. Special emphasis is given to occupational and environmental aspects, providing guidance for a systematic exposure analysis of irritants and other potential skin hazards in the working environment as well as reviewing all the interventions for preventing occupational dermatitis. Diagnostic and management strategies, ranging from skin care products, anti-irritants, barrier creams, gloves and topical drugs are fully discussed. The editors and contributing authors are all leading practitioners in the field, and the book intends to provide a valuable resource for all those involved in clinical practice or scientific research in irritant dermatitis. Irritant Contact Dermatitis is a must-have resource for clinicians, researchers and regulators who are committed to generate knowledge and bring solutions in the field of skin irritation.