Contact dermatitis in tie and dye industry workers
1985
A survey of the ‘Tie and Dye’ industry of Jodhpur City in India was made to investigate occupational dermatoses. 49 (16.6%) of 250 workers had incapacitating dermatitis. Skin legions were seen mostly over the dorsa of the hands and fingers. 26 patients were patch tested with various dyes and chemicals; 14 were positive. Fast Red RC sail was the most potent sensitizer. Other dyes showing positive reactions were Orange GC salt, Bordeaux GP salt. Blue B salt, Red B base and naphthol.
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