Chronic paronychia in a hairdresser.
Occup Med (Lond)
; 64(6): 468-9, 2014 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Chronic paronychia is a common occupational disease. It is multifactorial and affects a number of different groups of workers. However, the condition is not described as affecting hairdressers although hairdressing is associated with a range of other occupation-related hand conditions. We report an unusual case of chronic paronychia in a female hairdresser which occurred as a consequence of a hair shaft penetrating beneath the nail fold. Personal hygiene with thorough removal of any hairs that have penetrated the epidermis and wearing clean gloves can prevent the condition. We suggest that clinicians should be aware of the types of occupation and mechanisms involved in patients developing chronic paronychia.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Paroniquia
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Peluquería
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Cuerpos Extraños
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Cabello
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Uñas
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Occup Med (Lond)
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article