Aromatic hydrocarbons and risk of skin cancer by anatomical site in 25  000 male offshore petroleum workers

ConclusionsOur results support an association between exposure to crude oil or benzene and skin cancer risk on hands and forearms among offshore petroleum workers. Dermal uptake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or benzene may explain this association.

Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - July 10, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jo Steinson Stenehjem, Trude Eid Robsahm, Magne Br åtveit, Sven Ove Samuelsen, Jorunn Kirkeleit, Tom Kristian Grimsrud Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research