Contact Dermatitis in Home Helps Following the Use of Enzyme Detergents
- 28 February 1970
- Vol. 1 (5695) , 537-539
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.1.5695.537
Abstract
Twelve women in the home help service in Nottingham developed dermatitis after using enzyme detergents. A survey based on a questionary showed an incidence of 5% among those using them. The enzyme appears to act as a primary irritant.Keywords
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