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Background
Studies on patch testing with workplace materials and evaluation of current occupational relevance of positive patch test reactions are scarce in patients with occupational dermatitis (OD).
Objectives
To identify frequent sensitizations with occupational relevance and to determine the value of patch testing with workplace materials in OD patients.
Patients and Methods
Results and clinical...
Background
Metalworkers are exposed to a variety of contact allergens by handling tools, metals, metalworking fluids (MWFs), oils and greases, rubber materials, and so on. Most large‐scale reports on contact allergy due to MWFs are more than 10‐years‐old, and there are only few studies on contact allergy in mechanics and other metal workers not exposed to MWFs.
Objectives
To describe a current...
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