Occupational Medicine
Contact dermatitis among marking nut workers in rural India
Abstract Background Informal processing of Semecarpus anacardium (marking nut) provides livelihood to many women in rural India. The nut contains potent phenolic compounds with strong irritant and allergenic properties, yet occupational contact dermatitis related to this exposure remains poorly documented in community settings. Aims To describe the prevalence, clinical severity and occupational determinants of contact dermatitis among female informal workers involved in marking nut processing in rural Vidarbha, Ind …