Salon tools may release nickel and cobalt frequently
About 14% of hairdressing tools in Danish salons tested positive for nickel and 7% for cobalt. This may increase exposure risk for hairdressers with hand eczema.
Why it matters
Hairdressers with hand eczema may be at higher risk; findings from an observational study.
Findings
Fourteen percent of tools tested positive for nickel and seven percent for cobalt.
Common questions
What are the implications of nickel and cobalt exposure?
Exposure may increase the risk of skin irritation for hairdressers with hand eczema.
Sources
- Nickel and Cobalt Release Frequent in Danish Salon Tools Medscape · medscape.com
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