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Occupational airborne contact dermatoses are caused by exposure to particles available in the air. Depending on the underlying pathomechanism (Type I or IV hypersensitivity) and the particle properties (allergic or irritant), they are classified as airborne irritant contact dermatitis, airborne allergic contact dermatitis, and airborne contact urticaria. Occupational, environmental, and personal factors such as atopy increases the risk of occurrence. The list of allergens associated with airborne contact dermatoses is comprehensive and will be discussed shortly in this chapter. The management primarily depends on the identification and avoidance of the allergens and irritants. In addition, the use of protective equipment, topical and systemic anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressive therapy might be indicated to provide disease control.
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Salman, A. (2023). Airborne Occupational Contact Dermatoses. In: Giménez-Arnau, A.M., Maibach, H.I. (eds) Handbook of Occupational Dermatoses. Updates in Clinical Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22727-1_11
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