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(Beyond Pesticides, <\/em>November 29, 2023) A study published in Environment International<\/em><\/a> finds high pesticide exposure incidence associated with shingles, a varicella-zoster virus (the same highly contagious virus that causes chickenpox) that reactivates in the body after having chicken pox. Shingles<\/a> is a painful condition with a blistering rash that can lead to vision and hearing loss, brain and lung inflammation, and even death if not treated. Since shingles manifest decades after initial exposure, and the association is strongest among individuals already hospitalized for pesticide-related illnesses, researchers find the long-term\/chronic effects most concerning. Although dermal pesticide exposure can cause a range<\/a>\u00a0of adverse reactions, including dermatitis, allergic sensitization, and cancer, any route of exposure can exacerbate dermal manifestations through immune system response, causing virus-based skin reactions like shingles.<\/p>\n

People encounter toxic chemicals daily. However, frequent use of pesticides, including the use of\u00a0everyday products<\/a>\u00a0like cleaning supplies, personal care products, agricultural chemicals, fabrics, non-stick cookware, and general airborne pollution, exacerbate chemical exposure risks. Dermal exposure is the most common pesticide exposure route, composing\u00a095 percent<\/a>\u00a0of all pesticide exposure incidents, and is a significant concern for\u00a0occupational (work-related) health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The study notes, \u201c[The] findings of elevated shingles risk associated with acute, clinically relevant pesticide exposures also highlights potential long-term costs of unintentional high-level pesticide exposures, especially those contributing to poisoning, which is a global problem in agricultural settings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Using 22,753 licensed private pesticide applicators of 66 years and older with more than 12 consecutive months of Medicare hospital and outpatient coverage between 1999 and 2016, researchers identified patients who experience at least one shingles incident. Additionally, researchers gathered information on whether patients received medical care for pesticide-related illnesses and if they encountered high pesticide exposure events (HPEE) and poisoning. The results find that 2,396 pesticide applicators were diagnosed with shingles during the 1996 to 2016 timeframe, with higher shingles rates among patients hospitalized for pesticide-related illness, pesticide poisoning, and HPEE. Thus, these initial findings suggest acute, high-level, and medically significant effects of pesticide exposure can increase shingles risk in individuals years to decades following exposure.<\/p>\n

The skin responds to numerous external stimuli that can change its morphological (shape\/structure), physiological (function), and histological (tissue) properties. Some responses to external stimuli are typical, including skin exposure to sunlight (UV-light) for tanning or water for wrinkling. However, exposure to excessive stimuli, including environmental contaminants, can propagate adverse, permanent changes to the skin. Just as excessive exposure to UV rays can cause skin discoloration and cancer, prolonged dermal contact with disinfectants can cause many adverse reactions, including skin discoloration and cancer<\/a>. One of the most predominant routes of pesticide exposure is dermal, and most disinfectants are potential skin irritants and sensitizers (allergens), suggesting that direct skin contact with these toxic chemicals and the adoption of proper application protocol is critical.<\/p>\n

Most pesticides cause some form of acute skin irritation. Although certain pesticides are less harmful to dermal contact than others, many chemicals cause\u00a0irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)<\/a>. ICD is a nonimmune response that manifests into localized skin inflammation by directly damaging the skin following toxic agent exposure. ACD is an immune response to skin contact with a dermal allergen that an individual is already allergic (sensitized) to, causing nonlocalized skin inflammation and systemic bodily response. However, chronic, cumulative exposure to more mild chemical irritants can elicit a skin reaction. As skin cancer has\u00a0increased significantly<\/a>\u00a0over the past 50 years, many appropriately point to the link between sun exposure and the development of the disease. However, this research indicates that contact exposure to herbicides may be affecting risk. The authors point to studies finding links between skin adsorption of pesticides and exposure to UV radiation, as well as research that finds sunscreen itself may facilitate skin adsorption of pesticide residue.<\/p>\n

This study is the first to demonstrate the occurrence of shingles associated with pesticide exposure. However, this study is not the first to establish pesticides\u2019 relationship with immune system disorders related to the skin. A Dutch study found<\/a> that infants exposed to dioxins (a pesticide byproduct) and PCBs have a higher incidence of recurrent chicken pox, while, as mentioned, is linked to shingles.<\/p>\n

Although this study notes that the mechanism involved in shingles incidence is not well understood, studies, including this one, suggest immune system suppression is the main culprit. The immune system offers the best defense against viral infection, as the virus stimulates an innate and adaptive immune response to expel viral particles from the body. Innate immune responses are the first line of defense against viral infections, activating myeloid immunocytes (cells that mediate immune responses against pathogens). These mediating cells create antibodies that the complement system (a network of proteins that eliminate pathogens) enhances. Therefore, review researchers speculate that immunocytes and the complement system can restrict viral infections. However, coronavirus infections can suppress\/delay interferon (INF) protein synthesis responsible for defending against viral infections, causing a lapse in the innate defense system. Similarly, an adaptive immune response involves various immune cells and antibodies essential to protect against coronavirus infections. Still, injury to cells responsible for safeguarding against viral infections can induce more severe disease progression.<\/p>\n

The global rate of shingles over recent decades is increasing despite vaccine availability. Therefore, there is an urgent need to evaluate the effect pesticide exposure and use have on disease health outcomes. Although some practices and products can prevent vital infections, the continued use of toxic pesticides increases disease risk factors.\u00a0Beyond Pesticides tracks the most recent studies related to pesticide exposure through our\u00a0Pesticide Induced Diseases Database (PIDD)<\/a>. This database supports the clear need for strategic action to shift away from pesticide dependency. For more information on the multiple harms of pesticides, see PIDD pages on\u00a0body burdens<\/a> (including skin reactions and diseases<\/a>),\u00a0immune system disorder<\/a>s,\u00a0cancer<\/a>, and other conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additionally, replacing pesticides with\u00a0organic, nontoxic alternatives<\/a>\u00a0is crucial for safeguarding public health, particularly in communities vulnerable to pesticide toxicity. For more information on how\u00a0organic<\/a>\u00a0is the right choice, see Beyond Pesticides\u2019 webpage,\u00a0Health Benefits of Organic Agriculture<\/a>. Furthermore, visit Beyond Pesticides\u2019 webpage on\u00a0Disinfectants and Sanitizers<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Least Toxic Control of Pests In the Home and Garden<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about safer, non-toxic pesticide alternatives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All unattributed positions and opinions in this piece are those of Beyond Pesticides.<\/em><\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0Environment International<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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