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Skin Hardening in Occupational Dermatology

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In experimental dermatology, the determination and evaluation of parameters of individual skin sensitivity has long been an object of research. It is noticeable, however, that persons who do not suffer from sensitive skin have hardly been the subject of scientific research. Important knowledge could also be gained from research into parameters that require and/or lead to the development of specific insensitivity, which could be put to use for preventative and therapeutic needs. In this study into the ‘hardening effect’, an assessment will be made of factors relating to the individual’s (in)sensitivity of the skin, factors which have previously been neglected and run counter to current discussion among experts.

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Editors and Affiliations

  1. Section of Dermatology, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Topeliuksenkatu 41 aA, 00250, Helsinki, Finland

    Lasse Kanerva M.D., Ph.D.

  2. Department of Occupational Dermatology, Karolinska Hospital, 117 76, Stockholm, Sweden

    Jan E. Wahlberg M.D., Ph.D.

  3. National Institute for Working Life, 117 76, Stockholm, Sweden

    Jan E. Wahlberg M.D., Ph.D.

  4. Klinik für Hautkrankheiten, Klinikum der FSU Jena, Erfurter Straße 35, 07740, Jena, Germany

    P. Elsner

  5. School of Medicine, University of California, Box 0989, Surge 100, 94143-0989, CA, San Francisco, USA

    Howard I. Maibach M.D.

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Wulfhorst, B. (2000). Skin Hardening in Occupational Dermatology. In: Kanerva, L., Wahlberg, J.E., Elsner, P., Maibach, H.I. (eds) Handbook of Occupational Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-07677-4_13

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