Leucoderma in Industry

摘要

Leucoderma has been reported in tannery workers from rubber gloves. It has also been caused by other rubber contact, polythene film, certain antioxidants used in oil and by amyl and butylphenol used as germicides.The present report describes occupational leucoderma occurring in an automobile factory using a neoprene adhesive containing paratertiary butylphenol. In addition to areas on the fingers, hands and arms, areas on the trunk and limbs covered by clothing were affected in some cases. The rarity of associated contact dermatitis is noted.