CASE REPORT
Occupational hazards in agriculture – a severe case of lime sulphur-induced irritant contact dermatitis with characteristic skin manifestations
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Dermatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China
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Yang Xu
Dermatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China
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Health effects of chemical pollutants in agricultural areas , including occupational and non-occupational effects of agricultural chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers) and effects of industrial disposal (heavy metals, sulphur, etc.) contaminating the atmosphere, soil and waterPrevention of occupational diseases in agriculture, forestry, food industry and wood industryWork-related accidents and injuries in agriculture, forestry, food industry and wood industry: incidence, causes, social aspects and prevention
ABSTRACT
A 58-year-old female patient presented with erythema, swelling, erosions, yellow-white crusts, and severe pain in both hands for one day. Distinct from typical cases of allergic contact dermatitis, the condition progressed rapidly, characterized by leather-like crusts resembling adhered lime and scattered erosions. After one month of treatment, the lesions resolved almost completely, leaving residual scars and mild functional impairment. This case report describes occupational exposure to lime sulphur, a strongly alkaline pesticide known to cause severe irritant contact dermatitis, and emphasizes the importance of proper handling procedures, enhanced protective measures, and systematic clinical management following exposure.
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