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Contact dermatitis caused by a new rubber compound detected in canvas shoes

BACKGROUND: In 2015 and 2016, female patients in Flanders consulted a dermatologist because they developed skin lesions after wearing a specific brand of canvas shoes.OBJECTIVES: To identify the culprit allergen in the shoes.METHODS: Eighteen young females aged 14-22 years presented with itching and erythematous to purple-coloured eczematous lesions on both feet. They were patch tested by 10 derma

Wet work exposure and hand eczema among healthcare workers - a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND: Hand eczema is more common in healthcare workers compared to the general population. The hands are subject to changing occupational exposures due to mandatory hygiene regulations for health care workers.OBJECTIVES: To describe the exposure due to hygiene procedures and investigate the associations between occupational hand washing, use of non-sterile gloves, and hand disinfectant and s