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. 2020 Aug 6;15(8):e0237100. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237100

Table 5. Prevalence of skin symptoms among hard metal workers and referents, percentage of answers.

Skin symptom Yes n % No n % Missing cases
Eczema as a child? 10 14 60 85 1
Dry skin? 30 42 39 55 2
Ever experienced hand eczema? 5 7 66 93 0
    If yes:
    Diagnosed hand eczema? 2 3
    Dermally tested? 3 4
Eczema on the forearms? 4 6 60 85 7
    If yes:
    Have been tested due to eczema on the forearms? 1 1
Ever experienced face eczema? 4 6 65 92 2
    If yes:
    Diagnosed face eczema? 0 0
    Tested for the face eczema? 1 1

n: number of participants