Occupational Respiratory and Cutaneous Allergic Diseases in Hairdressers: A Two-center Study.
Allergic contact dermatitis affected 70% of hairdressers evaluated for skin symptoms.
Occupational Respiratory and Cutaneous Allergic Diseases in Hairdressers: A Two-center Study.
Hairdressers are frequently exposed to various allergens in hair products, placing them at high risk for occupational allergic diseases such as allergic contact dermatitis (allergic contact dermatitis) and occupational asthma (occupational asthma).
This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of occupational allergic diseases in hairdressers presenting with skin or respiratory complaints and to identify common workplace allergens.
Underwent diagnostic tests, including skin prick tests, patch tests, pulmonary function tests, and specific inhalation challenges (specific inhalation challenges).
most hairdressers with skin symptoms had confirmed allergic contact dermatitis
Although 93% of participants reported using personal protective equipment, allergic diseases remained prevalent.
Ten participants (33%) were diagnosed with asthma, and specific inhalation challenges confirmed occupational asthma and/or occupational rhinitis in 3 cases (10%).
A considerable frequency of occupational asthma and allergic contact dermatitis was observed among symptomatic hairdressers. Ammonium persulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, and nitro-p-phenylenediamine were identified as common triggers.
The persistence of allergic diseases despite the use of protective equipment highlights the need for improved occupational health strategies, stronger regulations, and enhanced preventive measures in the hairdressing sector in Türkiye.