ABSTRACT
The multiple prophylactic means available are summarized in Table 1.1, which can be used as a checklist; the means are grouped under subheadings: Chemical, Individual, Avoidance of Contact, Skin Care Program, and finally, Miscellaneous Means. These aspects on prevention have been dealt with in recent reviews.1-6
When facing the current or imminent skin problems of a single patient, all of these prophylactic means should be considered. However, the responsibility for primary prevention rests mainly with manufacturers and producers of chemicals and products, government agencies, consumer organizations, industrial physicians and nurses, and safety engineers.
