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How does skin come into contact with chemicals?

Note on wet work

Prolonged or frequent contact with water, particularly in combination with soaps and detergents, can cause dermatitis (eg a long time spent washing up or frequent handwashing). ‘Wet work’ is the term used to describe such tasks in the workplace.

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Updated 2010-07-26