| Autor: |
Hinckley M, Feldman SR, Fleischer AB Jr., Vallejos QM, Whalley LE, Quandt SA, Heck J, Cabral G, Brooks T, Schulz MR, Arcury TA |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of Agromedicine; 2007, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p71-79, 9p |
| Abstrakt: |
Background: Skin diseases are common occupational illnesses for farmworkers. Migrant farmworkers commonly access rural health clinics for diagnosis and treatment of skin disease. Purpose: To assess common skin conditions of migrant farmworkers treated in rural clinics and to describe effective and economic management of these conditions. Methods: Seventy-nine farmworkers with a skin condition were seen as patients at 4 clinics in eastern North Carolina. A list of the most common conditions encountered was compiled and treatment methods were found in the literature. Results: Twenty-three common conditions were identified. The most common conditions were contact dermatitis, melasma, tinea, seborrheic keratoses, and impetigo. A table of treatment recommendations was composed that can be used by clinicians in this setting. Conclusions: Generally, the most common skin conditions seen in the migrant farmworker population in eastern North Carolina are similar to conditions found in the general population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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