Dermatoses inflammatoires professionnelles dans les métiers de la coiffure : diagnostic et prévention

Abstract

Occupational skin diseases of chemical origin are frequent among hairdressers. They can be caused by hair dyes, in particular those containing para-amines (especially paraphenylenediamine); bleaching agents containing alkaline persulphates, which can cause eczema, contact urticaria, rhinitis and asthma; liquids used in permanents containing products derived from irritant, sensitizing glycolic acid; irritant and sensitizing shampoos, in particular those with coconut derivatives, proteins hydrolysates and ubiquitous perfumes. Other allergic factors which are observed episodically include nickel, glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, ethyl cyanoacrylate and minoxidil (Regaine^®). Prevention, which is essential, should start at the beginning of the training.