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Acrylate dermatitis — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateHealth SurveillanceAcrylate dermatitisDOccMed

A beauty therapist develops hand eczema after applying acrylate nail products. She uses nitrile gloves but changes them infrequently and reports itching under the glove cuff. What is the most appropriate health surveillance?

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Correct answer: A — Skin surveillance with review of glove type, change frequency and acrylate exposure

Acrylates can cause allergic contact dermatitis, and ongoing skin surveillance is appropriate where exposure persists. Gloves may be inadequate if the material or change frequency is wrong. Surveillance should feed back into COSHH controls, training and substitution where feasible.

Reference: HSE Dermatitis Guidance; COSHH Regulations