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Context: Worker in their labor activity is in frequent contact with many agents in certain situations that may affect the nails and the efficiency and productivity of their occupation. Objectives: This study consisted of a literature review with a brief discussion of occupational nail dystrophy, addressing causes, treatment and prevention. Methods: A query for standards and selected by searching the database SciELO/Bireme and scientific articles from Medline and Lilacs sources between December 2013 and January 2014. Results: Dystrophies are nail changes and its annexes, caused or aggravated by biological, chemical and/or physical agents in the workplace. The diagnosis is based on a thorough medical history, which is likely to elucidate the etiology of the disease, and its therapy may require absence from work. The withdrawal of the causative agent and the correct use of personal protective equipment are the best ways to care involvement. Conclusions: The occupational physician, in conditions of observation and evaluation of the work environment should know actual and potential risks to the employee and propose measures to neutralize these risks.

Palabras clave: Occupational diseases hand dermatoses onychomycosis.

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Vol. 13 Núm.1. Enero-Junio 2015 Pags. 17-22 Revista Bras. Med. Trab. 2015; 13(1)