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Dermal absorption of chemicals through normal and compromised skin
Jakasa, I.
Publication date
2006
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Jakasa, I. (2006). Dermal absorption of chemicals through normal and compromised skin.
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Stellingen
behorende bij het proefschrift
"Dermal absorption of chemicals through normal and compromised skin"
1. The value and necessity of in vivo studies outweigh their laboriousness
and price (this thesis)
2. Use of dermal absorption data of neat chemicals to predict the risk of
dermal exposure to mixtures, as usual in current risk assessment, will result in wrong conclusions (this thesis)
3. "Is there anything that the skin can't do? In short, the question is
impossible to answer in any condensed form. Besides, we live in many skins, from head to foot" (Albert M. Kligman. In: What is the true function
of skin? Experimental Dermatology 2002:11-159-180)
4. The measurement of dermal exposure has many uncertainties , therefore
biological monitoring when available should be the method of choice for the assessment cf health risk of workers (this thesis)
5. Proper barrier function of normal looking skin should not be taken for
granted (this thesis)
6. The more permeable skin is, the more susceptible it is to local effects of
chemicals (this thesis)
7. "The need for accuracy must be weighted against the need for finality"
(Comments by the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court bringing to a close the uncertain outcome one month after U.S. Presidential elections in 2000 between G. W. Bush and A. Gore)
8. The "Inburgeringcursus" should start with: How to keep your "fiets" from
being stolen
9. In pursuing the scientific career, one has to be prepared to live with
suitcases in his/her hand
