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April 19, 2026American Journal of Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis in Hairdressers: Patch Test Results in 379 Hairdressers (1980-1993)

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LCLuis Condé‐SalazarMBMaria BazDGD. Guimaraens

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Overview

Analysis reveals high rates of allergic contact dermatitis in hairdressers, suggesting significant occupational risk.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the prevalence of contact dermatitis and identify common allergens among hairdressers.
  • Conducted patch tests on 379 hairdressers from 1980 to 1993
  • Utilized a standard screening tray and specific hairdressing products
  • Collected demographic data including gender and age
  • 58.8% of hairdressers exhibited a positive patch test response
  • 48.8% were diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis
  • Most common allergens included p-phenylenediamine (45.9%) and nickel (41.4%)

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Condé‐Salazar et al. (1995) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e470a4010ef96374d8d971https://doi.org/10.1053/ajcd.1995.3265
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