Occupational Medicine Board Review Virtual Course (Includes Digital Syllabus)-OMBR

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Video Summary

The video discusses occupational skin diseases, specifically focusing on contact dermatitis and other related conditions. The speaker explains that skin disorders are common among workers, with contact dermatitis being the most prevalent. Contact dermatitis can be divided into irritant dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant dermatitis is caused by exposure to irritants such as solvents, acids, detergents, and soaps, while allergic contact dermatitis is an immune response to allergens such as nickel, chromium, and certain chemicals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of prevention and early recognition of occupational skin diseases. Treatment options for irritant dermatitis include moisturizing creams, topical steroids, and avoiding irritants. Allergic contact dermatitis may require the removal of the worker from the source of the allergen. The video also discusses other skin conditions related to occupational exposure, including skin infections, pigment disorders, and skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Lastly, the video briefly mentions a specific skin disorder, acroosteolysis, caused by exposure to vinyl chloride monomer. Overall, the video provides an overview of various occupational skin diseases and their causes and treatment options. No credits are mentioned in the video.

Keywords

occupational skin diseases

contact dermatitis

irritant dermatitis

allergic contact dermatitis

prevention

treatment options

skin infections

skin cancers

acroosteolysis