Abstract
BackgroundBarber's disease is an acquired occupational disease produced by short customers' hairs that penetrate the interdigital spaces of the hands. The lesion has been reported to occur mostly on the hands of male hairdressers. The purpose of this article is to report a rare case of a female hairdresser who developed a pilonidal sinus in the interdigital web of her non-dominant hand and review the relevant literature.Case presentationA 29 year-old Greek female hairdresser underwent surgical excision of the pilonidal sinus and curettage. She was not hospitalised, while prompt resolution of the condition and prevention of recurrence was achieved.ConclusionPilonidal sinus of the interdigital spaces of the hand is a rare and preventable acquired occupational disease. The personal hygiene with thorough removal of any hairs that have penetrated the epidermis during the working day could prevent the formation of the disease. Surgical excision, curettage and primary healing seem to be a safe method of treatment.
Highlights
Pilonidal sinus is an acquired condition caused by penetration of hair fragments into the skin
Pilonidal sinus usually develops in the sacrococcygeal area or other hair-bearing areas [2]
Barber's hair sinus has mostly been reported to occur on the hands of male hairdressers [4]
Summary
Pilonidal sinus of the interdigital spaces of the hand is a rare and preventable acquired occupational disease. Curettage and primary healing seem to be a safe method of treatment
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