Contact Dermatitis In Automobile Repair workers

• Main Authors: Joshi M P, Zodpey S.P, Bhatkule P R, Vasudeo N D
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1997-01-01
• Series: Indian Journal of Dermatology
• Online Access: http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=1997;volume=42;issue=2;spage=65;epage=67;aulast=Joshi;type=0

Automobile repair workers are at risk of developing skin morbidity including occupational dermatoses because of their exposure to mineral oils, petroleum products and its derivatives and lubricating oil. This cross- sectional study was carried out at Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation workshops in Nagpur city to investigate prevalence of skin morbidity including contact dermatitis in automobile repair workers. The study included 288 (49.9%) automobile repair workers 180 (31.3%) workshop office staff and 109 (18.8%) divisional office employees. Dermatitis was the commonest skin morbidity in all the study subjects and it was significantly more prevalent in automobile repair workers. Folliculitis was detected in 13.2% of auto â€" repair workers and was not seen in the other two groups. Increasing trend of skin morbidity was correlated with the length of service of employees. Proper protective measures along with suitable washing facilities should be provided