Dermal Exposure Parts of the body absorb pesticides at different rates Area Rate forehead 4.2 forearm 1.0 abdomen 2.1 palm 1.3 scrotum 11.8 ball of foot 1.8 *Absorption rate compared to forearm(1.0)Dermal Exposure Dermal Exposure Parts of the body absorb pesticides at Parts of the body absorb pesticides at different rates different rates Area Rate * forehead 4.2 forearm 1.0 abdomen 2.1 palm 1.3 scrotum 11.8 ball of foot 1.8 *Absorption rate compared to forearm (1.0)