Interesting Cases CD
The Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Victoria, have released a new CD ROM. The CD is titled ‘Interesting Cases from the Occupational Dermatology Clinic,’ and is designed to be an educational tool for practitioners; dermatologists, occupational physicians and occupational hygienists and others who may treat patients or workers with occupational skin disease.
Occupational skin disease is an important cause of work-related disease. By far the most common cause of occupational skin disease is occupational contact dermatitis, with irritant contact dermatitis significantly more common than allergic contact dermatitis. There is often a delay in making the exact diagnosis, which may adversely affect the prognosis. Sometimes, the occupational nature of disease is not suspected by the treating practitioner, leading to a delay in referral for assessment. There is evidence that shows the earlier the diagnosis is made, the better the prognosis.
This CD contains 60 de-identified clinical cases. For each case there is a summary of clinical information including history, examination of findings, patch test results and blood test results, final diagnosis, advice given to patient and photographs. Key teaching points are also presented for each case, along with relevant references.
This CD was produced with support from the Australasian College of Dermatologists and the Skin and Cancer Foundation, Victoria.
For more information or to order a copy ph. 03 9623 9402 or email admin@occderm.asn.au Cost is $50 plus postage and handling.