Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Skin surface pH"
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Assessment of the occupational exposure to cobalt at a base metal refinery
(2015)Objectives: The objectives for this study were (i) to assess the respiratory exposure of base metal refinery workers to cobalt sulphate; (ii) to assess the dermal exposure of these workers to cobalt sulphate; (iii) to ... -
Dermal and respiratory exposure to nickel in a packaging section of a base metal refinery
(2013)Nickel is one of the most commonly known sensitisers and has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a possible carcinogen to humans (group 2B). Workers at a South African base metal ... -
Dermal exposure and skin barrier function of petrochemical workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(North-West University, 2012)Aims and Objectives ? The aim of this study was the following: (1) to assess the dermal exposure of workers to PAH‘s during an entire eight hour work shift; (2) to assess the short term dermal exposure of workers to PAH‘s ... -
Dermal exposure and skin barrier function of workers exposed to copper sulphate at a chemical industry
(2013)Copper exposure is known to be a rare cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions and according to our knowledge occupational dermal exposure to copper sulphate has not yet been characterised. As a result, the objectives ... -
The influence of pH on the in vitro permeation of platinum through human skin
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: At platinum mines and refineries, and other industries such as the catalytic industry, workers are at risk of being potentially exposed via dermal contact to soluble platinum salts, which are known sensitisers ... -
The influence of pH on the in vitro skin permeation of rhodium
(2014)In occupational settings where rhodium is produced or used, such as the mining industry, refineries and catalytic industries, workers are at risk of being dermally exposed to this metal in either the metallic form or its ... -
Short-term effects of selected barrier creams on skin barrier function
(2014)Background: Barrier creams are applied to the surface of the skin to form a barrier that aims to prevent the penetration of irritants and allergens through the skin surface. Several inconsistencies and controversies exist ... -
Skin barrier function of White and Black African nursing students
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2024-05)Background: Nursing students are required to complete a minimum of 2000 practical hours in healthcare facilities during their four years of tertiary education. They are required to frequently wash and disinfect their hands ...
