Diagnostics and Prevention of Occupational Allergy in Hairdressers

Uter W, Johansen JD, Macan J, Symanzik C, John SM (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Current Allergy and Asthma Reports Current Medicine Group

DOI: 10.1007/s11882-023-01076-z

Abstract

Purpose of ReviewThis study aims to provide an overview on current knowledge on occupational allergic diseases in hairdressers and up-to-date perspectives of prevention.Recent FindingsHand eczema (dermatitis) is common in hairdressers, often caused by contact allergy to one or multiple small molecules (haptens) used, e.g., for dyeing, bleaching, and waving/relaxing or by ancillary substances such as preservatives. Hairdressers, compared to other patch-tested patients, have an up to fivefold increased risk to be found sensitized, e.g., against p-phenylenediamine, ammonium persulfate, and glyceryl thioglycolate. Some of these small molecules may induce respiratory sensitization causing allergic rhinitis and/or asthma, notably persulfate salts.Occupational hazards in hairdressing are well described. This knowledge needs to be put into use for risk reduction, mainly by substitution of allergenic ingredients by less allergenic ones, education, and use of ventilation and suitable single-use gloves.

Authors with CRIS profile

Wolfgang Uter Professur für Epidemiologie

Involved external institutions

Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health HR Croatia (HR) Universität Osnabrück DE Germany (DE) University of Copenhagen DK Denmark (DK)

How to cite

APA:

Uter, W., Johansen, J.D., Macan, J., Symanzik, C., & John, S.M. (2023). Diagnostics and Prevention of Occupational Allergy in Hairdressers. Current Allergy and Asthma Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-023-01076-z

MLA:

Uter, Wolfgang, et al. "Diagnostics and Prevention of Occupational Allergy in Hairdressers." Current Allergy and Asthma Reports (2023).

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