This illustrated handbook provides the concise information needed for dealing with patients in the field of occupational dermatology. It combines a highly practical approach to occupational dermatology with the skills and research experience of specialists in clinical and experimental dermatology. The information is presented in a 'quick reference' format with concise tables, algorithms, and figures on how to optimize the diagnostic procedures for high-quality care.

1 Epidemiology, Treatment, and Prognosis.- 1 The Epidemiology of Occupational Contact Dermatitis.- 2 Systemic Toxicity.- 3 Evaluation of Barrier Function and Skin Reactivity in Occupational Dermatoses.- 4 Contact Dermatitis Due to Irritation.- 5 Fiberglass Dermatitis.- 6 Occupational Skin Granulomas.- 7 Occupational Dermatitis Artefacta.- 8 Physical Causes: Heat, Cold, and Other Atmospheric Factors.- 9 Occupational Contact Urticaria.- 10 Occupational and Environmental Acne.- 11 Occupational Nail Disorders.- 12 Non-Eczematous Occupational Contact Reactions.- 13 Occupational Connective Tissue Disorders.- 14 Operational Definition of Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis.- 15 The Role of Atopy in Working Life.- 16 Diagnostic Patch Testing.- 17 Patch Testing With the Patient's Own Work Materials.- 18 Sources of Information on the Occurrence of Chemieal Contact Allergens.- 19 Identification and Assessment in Relation to the Material Safety Data Sheets.- 20 Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Treatment.- 21 Prevention and Rehabilitation.- 22 Protective Gloves.- 23 Disadvantages of Gloves.- 24 The Role of Skin Moisturizers in the Prevention of Irritant Contact Dermatitis: A Review.- 25 Prognosis of Occupational Contact Dermatitis.- 2 Substances, Products, Occupations, Concentrations.- 26 Computerised Product Database: Registered Chemical Contact Allergens.- 27 Fragrances.- 28 Colophony.- 29 Nickel.- 30 Chromium.- 31 Cement.- 32 Epoxy Resins.- 33 Paints, Lacquers and Varnishes.- 34 Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins.- 35 Occupational Contact Dermatitis to Plants.- 36 Polyurethane Resins.- 37 Organic Solvents.- 38 Adhesives and Glues.- 39 Rubber Chemicals.- 40 Hairdressers.- 41 Manicurists.- 42 Patch-Test Concentrations and Vehicles for Testing Contact Allergens.