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Be careful with latex gloves

Published on 20/01/202220/01/2022 by Annet Lenderink

In many professions it is necessary to work a lot or occasionally with gloves. Often for hygienic reasons, such as in healthcare or, for example, when you prepare food. But you may also want to... Read more

Is Occupational Skin Cancer More Aggressive?

Published on 20/05/202125/03/2023 by Annet Lenderink

Skin cancer is becoming increasingly common and exposure to UV radiation plays a role in this. Skin cancer can therefore be an occupational disease if the exposure mainly occurs during work. The question of whether such occupational skin cancer develops... Read more

Influence of gender on occupational skin diseases

Published on 30/04/202130/04/2021 by Annet Lenderink

For years, reports to the Netherlands Center for Occupational Diseases have shown that there are differences between women and men with regard to occupational diseases of the skin. This mainly concerns the age groups. In women, these... Read more

Trench foot in the car wash

Published on 03/12/201822/12/2018 by Annet Lenderink

Skin disorders caused by prolonged wet work are mainly known from the health care, food industry and cleaning sector. This usually concerns hand eczema. However, prolonged contact of the feet with water can also lead to problems.... Read more

Skin problems in hairdressers at a young age

Published on 03/02/201802/10/2018 by Annet Lenderink

It is well known that hairdressers run the risk of skin disorders. Internationally published figures show that it is a profession with a relatively high incidence of contact dermatitis. The risk factors for hairdresser's eczema are intense contact with water... Read more

Sunlight and skin cancer

Published on 01/04/201309/06/2019 by Annet Lenderink

It is very difficult to distinguish the effects of occupational and recreational exposure to sunlight and UV radiation. Therefore, attributing skin cancer to occupational UV exposure should be done with great caution... Read more