Prevalence and Clinical Aspects of Dermatoses Among Hairdressers in the City of Parakou in 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Hairdressing is a profession that exposes people to many products responsible for dermatoses. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and the different types of dermatoses observed among hairdressers in the city of Parakou. Method: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study of hairdressers in the city of Parakou using probability sampling. The data were analyzed with the Epi-info7.2.2 software. The comparison of frequencies was done with the Pearson Chi2 statistical test and the significance threshold was set at p strictly less than 5%. Results: A total of 77 hairdressers had dermatoses out of 360 surveyed. The average age was 22.81 +/-8.14 years with extremes of 10 and 52 years. The sex ratio was equal to 0.56. The hand was the most affected area (61.04%). Macular and papular lesions were the most common (29.87%). The most frequent dermatoses were contact dermatitis (10.21%) with 4.72% of wear and tear dermatitis, 4.45% of irritation dermatitis and 1.11% of allergic contact dermatitis, acne (5%) and ungual damage (1.67%). Conclusion: The prevalence of dermatitis among hairdressers is not negligible in Parakou. Communication sessions for a continuous change of behavior would certainly contribute to the reduction of the latter.