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. 1970 Feb 28;1(5695):537-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.5695.537.

Contact dermatitis in home helps following the use of enzyme detergents

C F Ducksbury, V K Dave

Contact dermatitis in home helps following the use of enzyme detergents

C F Ducksbury et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

Twelve women in the home help service in Nottingham developed dermatitis after using enzyme detergents. A survey based on a questionary showed an incidence of 5% among those using them. The enzyme appears to act as a primary irritant.

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