Occupational Skin Disease in Physicians: A Review of the Literature

ConclusionsThe most frequently reported OSD in physicians is contact dermatitis from allergens in disinfectants and rubber gloves. There is also a risk of cutaneous reactions to latex. The incidence of skin cancer was higher in physicians than in the general population, and the reason for this remains unexplained and potentially biased. There are no reports of transmission of patient HPV to surgeons during wart ablation, possibly because of proper use of protective equipment.
Source: Annals of Occupational Hygiene - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research