Occupational Chemical Exposures Among Cosmetologists: Risk of Reproductive Disorders

More research is needed to understand possible occupational reproductive risks for cosmetologists, specifically hairdressers and nail technicians, two occupations that often share workspace and exposure to hair dyes and nail polish. Cosmetologists are predominantly females of reproductive age; thus,...

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Published in:AAOHN journal 2013-12, Vol.61 (12), p.522-528
Main Authors: Pak, Victoria M, Powers, Martha, Liu, Jianghong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bias
Cancer
Carcinogens
Chemicals
Cosmetology
DNA methylation
Dyes
Hair
Hairdressers
Infertility
Miscarriage
Occupational health
Occupations
Pregnancy
Reproductive health
Reproductive system
Risk factors
Toxicity
Womens health
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Summary:More research is needed to understand possible occupational reproductive risks for cosmetologists, specifically hairdressers and nail technicians, two occupations that often share workspace and exposure to hair dyes and nail polish. Cosmetologists are predominantly females of reproductive age; thus, they may be at higher risk for the effects of exposure to reproductive toxins. The purpose of this article is to inform nurses and public health professionals about occupational exposures for cosmetologists and discuss interventions to reduce the risks of reproductive disorders among susceptible worker populations. [Workplace Health Saf 2013;61(12):522--528.]
ISSN:2165-0799
2165-0969
DOI:10.3928/21650799-20131206-04