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Document ID (ISN)19653
CIS number 72-2405
ISSN - Serial title 0465-546X - Medicina y seguridad del trabajo
Year 1972
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Salinas M.
Title Dermatological study of hairdressers
Original title Estudio dermatológico en peluqueros [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Jan.-Mar. 1972, Vol.20, No.77, p.41-48.
Abstract Results of the clinical examination of 100 ladies' hairdressers including skin sensitivity tests to standard allergens (lavander oil to detect sensitisation to the terpene group due to wearing rubber gloves, a 1% soda solution to determine shampoo alkanility, p-phenyl to determine dye aggressivity) and to specific allergens (3 types of hair spray and 3 permanent wave preparations). No skin lesions of occupational origin were found during this study which did, however, bring to light occupational stigmata (hyperhidrosis, erythrocyanosis, tattooing, acne) and various non-occupational diseases.
Descriptors (primary) skin allergies; allergy tests; hairdressing
Descriptors (secondary) protective gloves; allergens; hyperhidrosis; terpenes; hair preparations; sensitization; essential oils; occupational stigmata; vasomotor dysfunction; acne; skin tests; shampoos
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Hairdressing & beauty parlours
Allergies
Skin diseases