[Dermatologic problems of workers in clean rooms].

Special dermatological problems of workers in clean-rooms. Ever since the development and production of microelectronic parts require so called working conditions of "clean-rooms", dermatologists are increasingly confronted with skin problems of persons working within this environment. The skin problems associated with excessive dryness are attributable to low humidity in the "clean-rooms" and as an additional factor to the lamellar air flow of filtered air. With people working in clean rooms--protective clothing notwithstanding--the incidence of skin flaking is high, and this can cause electronic faults. Even components of normal skin-care agents can be the cause of such electronic faults. Use of skin cosmetics, virtually free from inorganic substances, can lead to a considerable reduction in skin flaking and prevention of exsiccation.