Abstract
The hand is the most commonly involved site in occupation — related skin disease, and contact eczema is the most common diagnosis. The identification of workers at high risk for this condition is possible and will help in their management and assessment.
Keywords: dermatitis, dermatology, eczema, hand, occupational disease
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