Occupational and Environmental Skin Disorders Epidemiology, Current
This book provides cutting-edge information on the epidemiology, etiology and pathophysiology of several prevalent occupational and environmental skin diseases (OSD/ESD), with a particular focus on skin health safety issues, risk factors, preventive measu
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Occupational and Environmental Skin Disorders
Nlandu Roger Ngatu • Mitsunori Ikeda Editors
Occupational and Environmental Skin Disorders Epidemiology, Current Knowledge and Perspectives for Novel Therapies
Editors Nlandu Roger Ngatu Graduate School of Medicine International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) Chiba Japan
Mitsunori Ikeda Graduate School of Nursing, and Wellness and Longevity Center University of Kochi Kochi Japan
Graduate School of Public Health International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) Tokyo Japan
ISBN 978-981-10-8757-8 ISBN 978-981-10-8758-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8758-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018942330 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
It has been almost 30 years since I was last treated by my mother for a skin disorder with the use of a plant-based remedy from her hometown in Congo. I knew this edible plant (V. amygdalina), given that its leaves were being used either as cough reliever or food in Africa. My first research projects as a Ph.D. candidate were related to experimental studies on animal models (and later on in human subjects) of eczematous disorders, skin conditions that are also induced by some factors found in the work and living environments. In recognition of their contribution to my current career as a researcher, I dedicate this work to my parents, Landu Pierre and Makiese Ngunda Berthe, and hope that many people, particularly those in rural Congo and Africa, will someday be relieved from common inflammatory skin disorders thanks to remedies from their r
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