Development of hand eczema in junior hairdressers: an 8-year follow-up study.
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 a self-administered questionnaire: 74% response. None of the junior hairdressers presented with 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 to atopic constitution or nickel sensitivity. Dry skin type was associated with increased risk of developing hand eczema.
Majoie
I M
IM
Department of Occupational Dermatology, Free University Academic Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
von Blomberg
B M
BM
Bruynzeel
D P
DP
D000328:Adult; D001461:Barbering; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D004485:Eczema / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D010328:Patch Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D009532:Nickel