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<journal-meta>
<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
<journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
<journal-title-group>
<journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
</journal-title-group>
<issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
<issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
</publisher>
</journal-meta>
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<article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">471</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2025.51211</article-id>
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<subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
<subject>Dermatology</subject>
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</article-categories>
<title-group>
<article-title>Clinical Patterns of Contact Dermatitis in Populations With High Occupational Exposure
</article-title>
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alyamani</surname>
<given-names>Nawal</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Safar</surname>
<given-names>Mostafa</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Safar</surname>
<given-names>Majd</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alenezi</surname>
<given-names>Nouf</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alghamdi</surname>
<given-names>Reema</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alkhaldi</surname>
<given-names>Qutov</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Baz</surname>
<given-names>Majd</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alshuaib</surname>
<given-names>Hamad</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alabdulmohsen</surname>
<given-names>Marya</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alrebh</surname>
<given-names>Hind</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<pub-date pub-type="ppub">
<day>15</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>5</volume>
<issue>12</issue>
<fpage>794</fpage>
<lpage>799</lpage>
<permissions>
<copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
<copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
<license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
<license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
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<abstract>
<p>Occupational contact dermatitis is a significant contributor to work-related morbidity across multiple industries, particularly those involving repeated exposure to irritants, allergens, or physical stressors. The clinical patterns of dermatitis in high-risk populations are shaped by the nature and duration of exposures, anatomical sites of contact, and individual susceptibility. Wet work, chemical handling, protective gloves, and poor ventilation frequently intersect in industries such as healthcare, food processing, cosmetology, construction, and manufacturing, driving both irritant and allergic forms of dermatitis. The onset is often insidious, with symptoms ranging from mild erythema and scaling to chronic lichenified plaques and painful fissures, commonly misattributed or underreported. Diagnostic challenges arise due to the overlapping features of allergic and irritant dermatitis, and the complexity of workplace chemical profiles. Patch testing, though essential, remains underutilized in many occupational settings. Management requires not only pharmacologic control but also modification of exposure environments, often necessitating cooperation between dermatologists, occupational physicians, and employers. Preventive strategies that focus on worker education, accurate hazard identification, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment are essential but inconsistently implemented. Evidence supports the effectiveness of integrated prevention programs, particularly when tailored to specific work environments and reinforced through regular training. The persistence and recurrence of occupational contact dermatitis contribute to reduced work productivity, psychological distress, and, in severe cases, job loss. Broader adoption of interdisciplinary approaches, early screening, and structured return-to-work protocols may reduce the long-term burden. As research continues to explore biomarkers of susceptibility and digital tools for early detection, the potential for personalized preventive strategies grows. Understanding clinical patterns within occupational groups remains central to improving both diagnostic accuracy and management outcomes in affected populations.
</p>
</abstract>
<kwd-group>
<kwd>occupational contact dermatitis</kwd>
<kwd> irritant exposure</kwd>
<kwd> allergic sensitization</kwd>
<kwd> workplace skin disease</kwd>
<kwd> preventive strategies</kwd>
</kwd-group>
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