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Development of hand eczema in junior hairdressers: an 8‐year follow‐up study
Author(s) -
Majoie I. M. L.,
Blomberg B. M. E.,
Bruynzeel D. P.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1996.tb02193.x
Subject(s) - hand eczema , medicine , dermatology , significant difference , allergy , contact dermatitis , immunology
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 u sell‐administered questionnaire: 74% response. None of the junior hairdressers presented wild 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 10 atopic constitution or nickel sensitivity. Dry skin type was associated with increased risk of developing hand eczema.