Development of hand eczema in junior hairdressers: an 8‐year follow‐up study
- 11 April 1996
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Contact Dermatitis
- Vol. 34 (4) , 243-247
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1996.tb02193.x
Abstract
The development of hand eczema was evaluated in an 8-year follow-up study carried out in 51 junior hairdressers. Predisposing factors were investigated, Data were collected by use of u sell-administered questionnaire: 74% response. None of the junior hairdressers presented wild hand eczema at the start of the survey. After 8 years, however, 51% had developed hand eczema. No significant difference in prevalence of hand eczema was found between practicing and non-practicing hairdressers (58% versus 33%). Development of hand eczema was not related 10 atopic constitution or nickel sensitivity. Dry skin type was associated with increased risk of developing hand eczema.Keywords
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