Skin diseases caused by the asbestos industry

Introduction to skin diseases caused by asbestos industry Dermatosisduetoasbestosindustry, also known as asbestosindustrydermatosis, refers to skin damage that occurs during the production, processing, and production of asbestos. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 0.005% Susceptible people: no special people Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: Eyes

The cause of skin diseases caused by asbestos industry

Asbestos is a mineral material with a fibrous structure and is used as insulation, insulation and other materials in various industries. In the process of production, processing and production, due to contact with its raw materials, dust or finished products cause skin lesions through stimulation.

Skin disease prevention caused by asbestos industry

Strengthen dust prevention publicity and education, pay attention to personal protection, wear work clothes, wear masks, etc. when going to work, take a bath after work, change clothes, improve the working environment, install airtight, ventilation, exhaust, dustproof and dust removal equipment in the work room. At the same time, the manufacturing process of asbestos tile is improved, the free asbestos fiber is reduced, and the dustproof work mentioned above can greatly reduce the incidence of asbestos skin diseases. In the diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin B, vitamin C. Stir-fry and other foods should not be eaten as much as possible. Keep the room dry and ventilated, and try not to place the plants indoors. People with allergies should go to the hospital for allergen testing and then avoid contact with them.

Complications of skin diseases caused by asbestos Complications

Asbestos mites, asbestos corns, asbestos granuloma.

Symptoms of skin diseases caused by asbestos industry Common symptoms Granuloma dermatitis pruritus

More common in the asbestos production, processing, production practitioners, skin lesions are mainly hands, also seen in the exposed parts of the face and neck, skin damage includes the following:

1. Asbestos dust stimulation:

(1) Itching is common in exposed areas, with only symptoms and no rash, and disappears quickly after bathing.

(2) Asbestosis: long-term exposure to asbestos dust, causing excessive keratosis of the skin at the contact site, rough, prone to chapped, painful, and heavy in winter.

2. Asbestos fiber embedded stimulation:

(1) asbestos wart: Asbestos wart caused by asbestos, the rice grains to the soybeans are large, higher than the leather surface, the surface is rough and uneven, hard, tender, and the fiber can be picked out.

(2) Asbestos corn: Asbestos corn is embedded in the skin caused by localized keratinous hyperplasia.

(3) asbestos granuloma: asbestos embedded in the skin to form infiltrative mass in the local area, pathologically granulomatous damage, long-term inhalation of asbestos dust, can cause respiratory irritation and asbestosis.

Examination of skin diseases caused by asbestos industry

First, the general clinical examination.

Second, the relevant laboratory and imaging examinations, doctors need to combine symptoms and under the guidance of a doctor.

Diagnosis and diagnosis of skin diseases caused by asbestos industry

diagnosis

Can be diagnosed based on clinical manifestations.

Differential diagnosis

1. : is a kind of skin surface mites caused by viruses. It is more common in children and young people. The incubation period is 1 to 3 months. It can spread itself. The virus is present in the acanthosis cells, which can promote cell proliferation and formation. Symptoms of the common, common sputum, flat warts, contagious soft palate, genital warts.

2. Corns: mostly occur between the soles of the feet and the toes; the lesions are conical keratinous hyperplasia, and the surface is brownish yellow eye-like induration embedded in the flesh; tenderness is obvious, walking pain.

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