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Irritant contact dermatitis — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateOccupational Skin DiseaseIrritant contact dermatitisDOccMed

A 28-year-old hairdresser has dry, fissured hand eczema that worsens after shampooing clients and improves during holidays. Patch testing is negative; she washes hair without gloves because clients dislike them. What is the most appropriate health surveillance?

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Correct answer: C — Baseline and periodic skin checks with education on wet-work symptoms

Hairdressing involves wet work and exposure to irritants and sensitisers. Skin health surveillance should include baseline assessment, regular checks and education about early symptoms. Patch testing is used diagnostically rather than as routine screening. Gloves help but require correct selection and use, and do not remove surveillance need where risk persists.

Reference: HSE Skin at Work guidance; COSHH Regulations