Citation

Shiao JS-C, Wong BJ, Chang SJ, Guo YlL. Safety Sci. 1997; 25(1-3): 137-142.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

This study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of occupational skin disorders and scissors-induced injuries among hairdressers in Tainan City, Taiwan. We recruited the graduates of the Department of Hairdressing from two professional schools for health evaluation. One hundred and seven current hairdressers completed the study, which included a questionnaire interview, skin and physical examination, and patch testing. The results of skin examination and patch test showed that stylists had high prevalence of scissors induced wounds or scars (81%) over the web between the index and middle fingers of the non-dominant hand. The hairdressers also had a high prevalence of hand dermatitis (72%). Occurrence of hand dermatitis is highly correlated with the frequency of shampooing. With the above findings, we recommend 1. (1) using dull-tip scissors for hair cutting to prevent scissors-induced trauma;2. (2) wearing gloves for shampooing to prevent irritant contact dermatitis and potential cross-infection;3. (3) including the education for prevention of scissors cuts in the hairdresser's training programs.