baker's eczema

noun

Meaning

A form of contact dermatitis caused by frequent exposure to flour, yeast, or other ingredients in baking that irritates the skin.

Examples

Many professional bakers are at risk of developing baker's eczema due to constant contact with fine flour dust.
To prevent baker's eczema, the bakery staff started wearing protective gloves while handling raw dough.

Synonyms: contact dermatitis, baker's itch

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baker's eczema

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪkərz ˈɛɡzɪmə/

Definition

A form of contact dermatitis caused by frequent exposure to flour, yeast, or other ingredients in baking that irritates the skin.

Examples

Many professional bakers are at risk of developing baker's eczema due to constant contact with fine flour dust.
To prevent baker's eczema, the bakery staff started wearing protective gloves while handling raw dough.

Synonyms of baker's eczema

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