Prevalence of self‐reported hand eczema and skin symptoms associated with dental materials among Swedish dentists

摘要: In the present study we investigated prevalence of self-reported hand eczema as well subjective associations between skin symptoms and composite/bonding or other dental materials among Swedish dentists. A questionnaire on symptoms, atopy, occupational experience, background factors was sent to a random sample (n=3,500) all dentists licensed since 1965. This group corresponds about half country's occupationally active The response rate 88%. had previously been validated against clinical dermatological examination subjects reporting eczema. dry rough hands high (45%). Hand during previous 12 months reported by 13.5%. Dry were more common than in two age-matched general population samples using identical questions. difference versus most pronounced (about two-fold) male history childhood important predictor for adult eczema, with ratio 2.4 compared without Seven % when working acrylic resins, 15% experienced rapid itching related protective gloves.