Prevalence of self-reported hand eczema and skin symptoms associated with dental materials among Swedish dentists.
Eur J Oral Sci
; 107(6): 496-505, 1999 Dec.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10625110
ABSTRACT
In the present study we investigated the prevalence of self-reported hand eczema as well as subjective associations between skin symptoms and composite/bonding or other dental materials among Swedish dentists. A questionnaire on skin symptoms, atopy, occupational experience, and other background factors was sent to a random sample (n=3,500) of all dentists licensed since 1965. This group corresponds to about half of the country's occupationally active dentists. The response rate was 88%. The questionnaire had previously been validated against clinical dermatological examination of subjects reporting hand eczema. The prevalence of dry and rough skin on the hands was high (45%). Hand eczema during the previous 12 months was reported by 13.5%. Dry skin and hand eczema were more common among dentists than in two age-matched general population samples investigated using identical questions. The difference versus the general population was most pronounced (about two-fold) among male dentists. A history of childhood eczema was the most important predictor for adult hand eczema, with a prevalence ratio of 2.4 compared to dentists without childhood eczema. Seven % reported skin symptoms when working with acrylic resins, and 15% had experienced rapid itching related to protective gloves.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Acrylic Resins
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Dermatitis, Occupational
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Dentistry
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Eczema
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Gloves, Surgical
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Hand Dermatoses
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Oral Sci
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
1999
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Sweden