Which skin area has been shown to absorb more pesticide than any other?

• A. Genital area
• B. Hands
• C. Face
• D. Arms

Answer: (A)

Skin absorption of pesticides is not the same everywhere on the body; some areas are more permeable than others. The genital area, specifically the scrotal skin, is particularly thin and highly permeable, with a rich blood supply. Because the skin barrier is thinner and more permeable there, pesticides can enter the body more readily from this region than from other sites like the hands, face, or arms. This is why the genital area has been shown to absorb more pesticide per area than other skin sites. This awareness reinforces the importance of protecting and covering sensitive areas during handling and washing skin promptly if contact occurs.