Paddy Field Exposure and Cutaneous Reactions: A Review of Rice Harvest–Associated Dermatitis
- 1. Department of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil-4, Tamilnadu, India. (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli Distrist - Pin 627001.
- 2. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.
- 3. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Tamilnadu, India.
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Paddy cultivation is one of the most important agricultural practices worldwide, particularly in Asia, where rice farming supports millions of livelihoods. Individuals involved in paddy harvesting are continuously exposed to wet soil, standing water, plant residues, agrochemicals, and diverse biological agents, all of which contribute to a range of occupational skin disorders. Rice harvest–associated dermatitis is a frequently reported but underrecognized condition characterized by itching, erythematous lesions, and inflammatory skin reactions. This chapter reviews the epidemiology, etiological factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention of cutaneous reactions related to paddy field exposure. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between environmental, biological, and occupational factors that predispose rice harvest workers to dermatitis. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for developing effective preventive and therapeutic strategies and for improving occupational health outcomes among agricultural communities.
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