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Pesticides include plant protection and biocidal products. Many pesticides are hazardous to human health. Dermal exposure may cause systemic toxic effects, dermatitis, or other skin effects. The use of pesticides in Europe and Northern America is regulated for the protection of the environment and health, while severe problems are caused in developing countries. Adequate protective equipment, working conditions, and awareness of risks are essential for the prevention of severe health effects. Fungicides and insecticides are the most frequent causes of allergic contact dermatitis. Skin absorption of organophosphorous compounds and paraquat causes severe toxic effects. Biocides such as MCI/MI, glutaraldehyde, dimethylfumarate, and also silver are increasingly used as preservative for the treatment of articles and materials that come into contact with the skin. Safety is important when patch testing with pesticides.

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  1. Unit of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 210, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden

    Carola Lidén

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  1. Dept. Dermatology, Amtssygehuset Gentofte, Niels Andersens Vej 65, Hellerup, 2900, Denmark

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  2. Klinikzentrum Mitte, Hautklinik, Städtische Kliniken Dortmund, Beurhausstr. 40, Dortmund, 44137, Germany

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  3. Labo. Dermatochimie, Institut le Bel, rue Blaise Pascal 4, Strasbourg CX, 67070, France

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Lidén, C. (2011). Pesticides. In: Johansen, J., Frosch, P., Lepoittevin, JP. (eds) Contact Dermatitis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03827-3_47

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