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Background
Massage therapists are particularly exposed to constituents of massage preparations, wet work and mechanical strain and therefore, at high risk to develop occupational dermatitis (OD).
Objectives
To describe the sensitization spectrum of massage therapists with OD.
Patients and Methods
In a retrospective study, patch test data of patients with OD (128 massage therapists and 24 374...
Background
Essential oils (EOs) are widely used in cosmetics, perfumes, massage fluids, aroma therapy and natural medicine. Some EOs contain contact sensitizers.
Objectives
To describe the frequency of sensitization to EOs in dermatitis patients presenting in skin clinics including concomitant reactions, to evaluate the EO patch test preparations and to identify patient groups with an increased...
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