This is the fifth edition of the book since 1992. A lot of changes have been made over the
years, but the biggest transformation came with the fourth edition in 2005: many new
chapters, easy overview, and core messages providing all the clinical photos and diagrams.
All these advantages have been retained for the fifth edition, where an extensive
update of chapters has been made including new versions and authors for several topics.
Contact dermatitis is one of the major problems in occupational skin diseases.
This is reflected in the book, where new chapters on occupational contact dermatitis
have been written: a general chapter, which gives an overview of the subject, provides
clear definitions and gives valuable guidance for the investigation of patients suspected
of occupational contact dermatitis; followed by specific chapters on three
high-risk professions.