[Hairdressers live dangerously. Daily exposure to chemicals can cause respiratory tract problems].
Hairdressers are regularly exposed to toxic chemicals contained in bleach, hair spray, permanent wave solutions and hair dyes. Adequate ventilation and appropriate working procedures can reduce exposure, but never completely eliminate the risk for respiratory disease.
Karlsson
Thomas
T
Yrkes-och miljömedicinska kliniken, Linköping. thomas.karlsson@lio.se
Tondel
Martin
M
D000328:Adult; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control; D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006202:Hair Dyes / Q000009:adverse effects; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000139:chemically induced; D012307:Risk Factors; D014691:Ventilation
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D006202:Hair Dyes; D006203:Hair Preparations