Skin cleansing: an important problem in occupational dermatology.

Among methods of prevention of occupational dermatitis, cleanliness is certainly the most important single measure to consider from a preventive point of view. The use of approved industrial skin cleansers should be encouraged. The following aspects are discussed in this paper: the basic requirements of a "good" occupational skin cleanser, the composition of occupational skin cleansers, and the possible side effects due to their use.