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Types of skin diseases

The following skin diseases are often linked to workplace skin exposure to chemicals.

Bear in mind that these diseases could also develop when people expose their skin to physical agents, biological agents, plants mechanical forces and sun at work. You should remember exposure to these substances can happen during leisure/DIY activities.

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2010-09-16