Glass handsL25.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Disease with deposition of numerous glass needles under the skin in workers who handle glass wool unprotected. Formerly also used in the production of fluorescent lamps. The penetration goes unnoticed. The needles often persist for years without symptoms; but also itching.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Skin protection measures (gloves) at the workplace. S.a.u. occupational dermatoses. As there are usually no complaints, therapeutic measures are usually not necessary.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Grzegorczyk L (1987) &lq;Glass hands&rq; - a new occupational syndrome. Dermatoses 35: 62-64

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020