ABSTRACT
I. Introduction 402
II. Epidemiology 402
III. Predisposing Factors 404
IV. Contact Dermatitis 404
A. Irritant Contact Dermatitis 404
1. Irritants 404
2. Dairy Farming 405
3. Animal Feed 405
4. Pesticides 405
5. Plants 406
B. Allergic Contact Dermatitis 407
1. Animal Feed and Feed Additives 407
2. Medicaments Used to Treat Animals 408
3. Pesticides 408
4. Plants 410
5. Dairy Farming 411
V. Contact Urticaria 412
VI. Palmo-Plantar Keratoderma 412
VII.Nail Lesions in Farmers 412
References 412
I. INTRODUCTION
Persons employed in agriculture are exposed to a wide range of substances that are potentially harmful to the skin.
