Contact dermatitis in the construction industry: the role of filaggrin loss-of-function mutations

201540 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Johan G. Timmerman · Utrecht University

Dick Heederik · Utrecht University

Ton Spee · Utrecht University

Frits G. van Rooy · Utrecht University

Esmeralda Krop · Utrecht University

Gerard H. Koppelman · University Medical Center Groningen

Thomas Rustemeyer ·

Abstract

Contact dermatitis prevalence in construction workers is high. FLG loss-of-function mutations increase the risk of CD even further. FLG mutations were not associated with respiratory symptoms or atopy.

Topics & Keywords

Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Dermatology and Skin Diseases Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Dermatology

Volume 174, Issue 2, pp. 348-355

DOI: 10.1111/bjd.14215

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