Source: Duda R, Kaminska-Winciorek G, Spiewak R. Czestosc wystepowania problemow skornych prowokowanych przez kosmetyki wsrod pracownikow i klientow salonow kosmetycznych. Alergoprofil. 2013;9(2):20-5. (In Polish)
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The frequency of adverse reactions to cosmetics is increasing in the general population. Cosmetologists and beauticians are at a high risk adverse effects of cosmetics, because of their profession, which implies a constant contact with cosmetics. Aim: To assess the prevalence of work-related skin problems among workers of cosmetic salons with particular reference to problems provoked by cosmetics. An additional objective was to assess the frequency of cosmetics-related problems observed by the respondents among their customers. Material and methods: The questionnaire study included 100 workers of beauty salons. A modified questionnaire developed by Dorynska and Spiewak (2010) was used to study the prevalence of skin problems in beauty salons. Results: The occurrence of skin problems related to the use of cosmetics or other substances used in beauty salons was declared by 20% of employees, 67% of the respondents encountered such problems among their customers. Conclusions: One in five employees of beauty salons has skin problems provoked by work, a half of those having such problems seek a doctor. More than half of employees of beauty salons encounter skin problems related to the use of cosmetics among their customers. Key words: cosmetics, adverse effects, work-related diseases. |
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