1. Examples of occupational skin toxicity
Examples of occupational skin toxicity. The panels, available at the NIOSH website ( are a small selection from the 140-slide NIOSH program “Occupational Dermatoses—A Program for Physicians” prepared by Drs. E Shmunes, MM Key, JB Lucas, and JS Taylor. (A. Eczema from cutting oil. B. Atopic irritant dermatitis. C. Burn from ethylene oxide. D. Burn from alkali exposure. E. Sensitization to dichromate. F. Beryllium granulomas. G. Phototoxicity from lime juice. H. Acne from cutting oil. I. Leukoderma from rubber antioxidants. J. Hyperpigmentation from mercaptobenzothiazole.)
Source: Toxic Responses of the Skin, Casarett & Doull’s Essentials of Toxicology, 3e
Citation: Klaassen CD, Watkins III JB. Casarett & Doull’s Essentials of Toxicology, 3e; 2015 Available at: Accessed: November 16, 2017
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