Occupational dermatoses in the Philippines

ABSTRACT

We are presenting this paper in the hope that it will awaken the interest of the medical profession in the Philippines in the little known--or, at least, little publicized--disease known as industrial dermatoses. To Dr. Gregorio Dizon goes the credit of having first reported, so far as we know, cases of industrial dermatoses in the Philippines. Illustrative cases are presented, and their compensability under our Workmens Compensation Law is discussed. Prevention and treatment are also touched upon. (Summary)