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Psoriasis predisposition and occupational triggering factors in the appraisal of occupational medical expertises.
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG - 1 Jun 2014
Mahler Vera, Diepgen Thomas, Skudlik Christoph, Becker Detlef, Dickel Heinrich, Fartasch Manige, Geier Johannes, Häberle Michael, Hillen Uwe, Krohn Steffen, John Swen Malte, Weisshaar Elke, Werfel Thomas, Zagrodnik Fred
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease with a genetic background. Local psoriatic changes can be triggered by exogenous mechanical or irritant factors. Causative occupational factors have to be distinguished from the spontaneous course of psoriasis in occupational medical evaluations. The objective of this work is to demonstrate the medico-legal grounds for a homogenous assessment. PATIENTS AND...
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