Nummular Dermatitis - Occupational Dermatitis Claims
Often appearing after a skin injury, such as a burn, abrasion, or insect bite, the hallmark of this common eczema is unique, coin-shaped (nummular) or oval lesions. One or many patches can develop that may last for weeks or months.
Signs and symptoms
- One or several patches may appear and tend to:
- Begin as a group of tiny reddish spots and blister-like lesions that enlarge and grow together to form a reddened, coin-shaped patch that ranges in size from less than 1 inch to more than 4 inches.
- Weep fluid in the beginning and then become crusty. Long-term patches are scaly.
- Be pink, red, or brown and well-defined.
- Develop on the legs, but also occur on the torso, arms, hands, and feet.
- Clear in the centre, forming a “ring” around the clear skin that causes the patch to resemble a ringworm infection.
Who gets it?
- Men develop it more frequently and tend to have their first outbreak between 55 and 65 years of age. Another peak period for developing nummular dermatitis is between the ages of 15 and 25 years. Women are more likely to develop the condition then.
- Rare in children.
Causes
While the cause remains unknown, researchers believe that heightened sensitivity plays a role in most cases. Some patients show sensitivity to:
- Mercury. It is believed that in rare cases, exposure to mercury, which is a common component of dental fillings, can cause nummular dermatitis. Research shows that a few patients with nummular dermatitis only cleared, despite numerous treatments, when all of their mercury-containing fillings were removed. Even handling the materials in a dental office or lab has been shown to cause an outbreak, which leads researchers to believe that inhaling the mercury vapor may be the cause in these patients.
- Rubber, nickel, formaldehyde, or neomycin. If the patient has an allergy to any of these, the skin will only clear when the substance is avoided.
Treatment
With proper treatment, nummular dermatitis can clear completely. However, lesions on the lower extremities often take longer to heal and tend to leave spots. The treatment plan for nummular eczema consists of:
- Protecting the skin from further injury.
- Hydrating the skin. Taking a short, lukewarm bath or shower once a day and immediately applying a cream or ointment to still-damp skin can help hydrate dry skin as well as relieve the itch and scaling. Adding a bath oil to the water also may help.
- Using medication as directed. Topical corticosteroids and tar preparations help reduce inflammation and itch. If a bacterial skin infection develops, it is treated with an antibiotic. An antihistamine can help a patient sleep.
- When a patient develops severe or generalized (widespread lesions) nummular dermatitis, treatment may require special dressings, phototherapy (treatment with ultraviolet light), oral antibiotics, systemic (taken by mouth or injected) corticosteroids, and bed rest in a cool, moist environment.
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'No-win, no-fee' changes announced by Ken Clarke
Date Posted : 14/04/2011
Does it matter what type of claim you have?
So if I have a road accident would it make any difference than say, a claim for occupational Dermatitis?
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'No-win, no-fee' changes announced by Ken Clarke
Date Posted : 31/03/2011
No Win, No Fee as we know it, is changing soon. Solicitors will be forced by the Government to take a percentage of their clients compensation.
If you are thinking of making a claim for compensation...DO IT NOW BEFORE THE PROPOSED CHANGE.
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I have eczema...help!
Date Posted : 17/08/2010
A.C.V. Apple Cider Vinegar
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Skin Claim?
Date Posted : 06/08/2010
I hadn't worked for my employer for two years and yes, I am pursuing a claim. It looks as if they haven't provided sufficent protection for my hands. It's on going...but being dealt with.
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hand rash
Date Posted : 04/08/2010
as far as i know, and from what i've read on these threads - you've done the right thing so far. it's all about gathering as much evidence a s possible - gettin it reported on your work file, reported on your medical records etc...as for your hands try toothpaste to get rid of any itch.
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Hidden in coins, bras and chocolate...the metal that triggers a life-wrecking allergy
Date : 15 Mar 2011
When Marti Stanley tells people broccoli brings her out in a rash, their first reaction is that it’s just an excuse to avoid it.
When she goes on to tell them that green beans, spinach, shellfish, raspberries, pulses or pears have an equally nasty effect, they clearly think she’s neurotic.
And if she adds that anything from a can (food or drink), and even chocolate, risks triggering an anaphylactic shock, there can be no doubt: she’s the dinner party guest from hell. ‘I’m used to being thought of as difficult,’ says Marti, 49, who lives in South-West London.
Source : www.dailymail.co.uk
Link : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1366316/Hidden-coins-bras-chocolate--metal-triggers-life-wrecking-allergy.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Pharmaceutical company to pay over £100,000 for exposure to hazardous substances
Date : 16 Feb 2011
Catalent UK Swindon Zydis Limited (trading as Catalent Pharma Solutions) was ordered to pay over £100,000 in fi nes and costs in December 2010 for exposing ten of its employees to Olanzapine, a hazardous substance. Charges were brought under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and four different regulations in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).
Source : www.lexology.com
Link : www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=752db906-8d3a-4a0e-9d31-875966066112
Mum's horror cement burns
Date : 16 Feb 2011
MUM Jane Dobson was left with these horrific injuries to her legs after kneeling in wet B&Q cement while carrying out DIY in her own kitchen.
Jane, 46, was left in so much agony she feared her legs "were going to explode" after the corrosive cement soaked through her trousers.
She had bought the cement from B&Q to lay a new floor in her kitchen and when she knelt in it the liquid began burning her flesh.
Source : www.thesun.co.uk
Link : www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3412957/Mums-horror-cement-burns.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=News
The opposite of beauty: The chemical make-up ingredients that raise risk of skin damage
Date : 12 Feb 2011
It is supposed to help women look their best.
But make-up is often so full of chemicals that it could leave them with unsightly skin conditions instead, doctors warn.
The average woman uses 12 products a day, containing 168 ingredients, according to research by U.S. organisation Skin Deep. And some can be particularly harsh on the skin.
Experts say eye shadow is among the worst offenders. The skin around the eyes is so sensitive that many women have allergic reactions to the strong chemicals in eye shadows, kohl pencils, mascaras and make-up remover.
Even polish on fingernails can irritate the eyes when women touch their faces.
Source : www.dailymail.co.uk
Link : www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1356212/Make-ingredients-risk-skin-damage.html
Dermatologists Warn That Plants Can Cause A Garden Variety Of Pesky Skin Problems
Date : 07 Feb 2011
What may start as a seemingly harmless day of gardening or yard work can quickly take a turn for the worse when common plants make their mark on the skin, causing a host of mild to even severe skin reactions. That is why dermatologists are arming outdoor enthusiasts with preventative tips to keep these perils of the great outdoors at arm's length.
Source : www.medicalnewstoday.com
Link : www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/215757.php