Abstract: . . .  previously diagnosed by a doctor. One case patient thought his skin condition was aggravated by a work-related substance (although not specified). However, the only protective measure taken was the wearing of overalls, and gloves were not used. The second positive nickel case had a more complex medical history (psoriasis and eczema) and grea . . .
. . .  question. However, of those who reported a skin complaint 29% reported that they suffered from hayfever and 20% that they suffered from asthma. This compares with 22% and 11%, respectively, of those not suffering a skin complaint. The prevalence of childhood eczema as a predisposing factor for dermatitis was investigated. This study found that 31% of those who had suffered from a childhood skin problem also reported suffering from eczema at a later age. 2.8.6 General . . .
. . .  respectively, in the controls with ICD. In addition to ICD, other skin problems, such as psoriasis, were clinically diagnosed as being occupationally related. Guillotining and handling consumables in finishing also accounted for a number of occupationally related problems. Table 3.4 Job title of ICD sufferers Job title Number of ICD sufferers Cases Pre-press Film librarian 1 Printing Trainee printer/proofer 1  . . .
. . .  of whom reported handling press room consumables on a daily basis for over three years. Skin complaints were recorded by both as a current problem on the hands, which had led to a previous GP consultation. One patient disclosed that dermatitis , which cleared away from work, had been previously diagnosed by a doctor. One case patient thought his skin condition was aggravated by a work-related substance (although not specified). However, the only protective measure . . .
. . .  and cleansers was compared. While 42% of cases reported use of barrier creams, only 24% of controls did so. Concerns surrounding the issue of repeated hand washing and the potential to exacerbate existing skin problems also reappeared. Amongst the cases, 54% of workers washed their hands between 3 and 5 times per day, compared with 36% of the controls. Interestingly fewer case subjects reported using afterwork creams than controls: 16% and 20%, respectively. 3.2.4 Diagnosis . . .
. . .  ICD sufferers Cases Pre-press Film librarian 1 Printing Trainee printer/proofer 1 Machine minder/printer 6 Reelstand operator 3 Finishing Guillotine/folder operator 4 Printers finisher 2 Cut/grease operator 1 Other Printroom manager 1 Repro buyer 1 Controls Pre-press Proofer mounter 1 Laboratory technician 1 Printing Machine minder/printer . . .
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