Survey of Hand Issues Encountered by Hairdressers and Hairdresser Related Professionals: From Epidemiological Data to Clinical Observational Survey Results

Sophie Seité, Guénaëlle Le Dantec, Ann’Laure Demessant-Flavigny, Delphine Kerob Medical Department, La Roche-Posay International, Levallois-Perret, FranceCorrespondence: Delphine Kerob, Cosmétique Active International, La Roche-Posay International, 62 quai Charles Pasqua, Levallois-Perret, 92300, France, Tel +33 6 62 40 22 52, Email [email protected]: Hand eczema is frequent among hairdressers. The aim of this open survey was (i) to assess the prevalence and identify causing factors of hand issues encountered by hairdressers and (ii) to assess the benefit of a cosmetic skin care in clinical signs and symptoms through a clinical observational survey.Methods: The survey was conducted among 391 hairdressers and hairdresser-related professionals, collecting information on frequency of daily procedures, frequency/type/severity of hand issues, and glove usage. The satisfaction provided by a dermocosmetic containing niacinamide, glycerin, shea butter and thermal spring water was examined in an evaluation visit one month after survey initiation.Results: Investigated subjects were mostly hairdressers (73%). In their daily procedures, a majority (≥ 76%) always or often used shampoos, hair dyes, oxidants, bleachers, straighteners and perms. Overall, a majority (> 60%) of subjects always or often had hand irritation due to this use (except for straighteners). Most subjects (≥ 60%) reported using gloves in their procedures except with shampoos and straighteners. Among hand problems reported at survey initiation, the most intense was skin dryness, followed by redness, irritation, cracks, and fissures. Hand problems induced annoyance in their activities for most subjects (> 65%), leading to discontinuation of their professional activities for 28% subjects. The test dermocosmetic was applied for 1 week up to 1 month. At evaluation visit (1 month), the intensity of all hand signs and symptoms was decreased compared to initiation visit. In addition, 58.3% subjects reported return to professional activities instantly at evaluation visit versus 31.3% at initial visit. Most subjects (≥ 73%) were satisfied or very satisfied with the test cream properties.Conclusion: Our survey confirms the impact of hand issues experienced by hairdresser professionals and highlights the need for gloves and for efficient hand care products.Keywords: hand eczema, daily procedures, activity discontinuation, protective measure

The Impact of Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, Skin Toxicities and Scars on Quality of Life and the Importance of a Holistic Treatment Approach

Brigitte Dreno,1 Jean Michel Amici,2 Ann Laure Demessant-Flavigny,3 Charlotte Wright,4 Charles Taieb,5 Seemal R Desai,6 Andrew Alexis7 1Dermatology Department, CHU Nantes, CIC 1413, CRCINA, Nantes University, Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France; 2Dermatology Department, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France; 3La Roche-Posay Dermatological Laboratoires, Levallois-Perret, France; 4Speak the Speech Consulting, Asnières-sur-Seine, Ile-de-France, France; 5Patients Priority Department, European Market Maintenance Assessment, Fontenay Sousbois, Ile-de-France, France; 6Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center & Innovative Dermatology, Dallas, TX, USA; 7Skin of Color Center, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USACorrespondence: Charles TaiebPatients Priority Department, European Market Maintenance Assessment, Fontenay Sousbois, Ile-de-France, FranceTel +33 771772100Email [email protected]: Skin conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, skin toxicity from oncology treatment, and scars are among the most common health conditions and negatively impact quality of life (QoL). Yet the physician perception of this impact often varies greatly from the patient perception. This is important because patient illness perception is closely linked with seeking help and treatment adherence behaviors. The objective of this review is to better understand the impact of these four highly prevalent skin conditions on QoL including their health-related economic factors to improve treatment outcomes. The literature search included literature published on QoL with acne, atopic dermatitis, scars (from any cause) and skin toxicities on PubMed between 2015 and 2020. We found that patients with skin conditions have a much higher frequency of altered QoL and psychological distress than those without. Also, skin conditions negatively impact self-image and can cause feelings of isolation, loneliness, lower self-esteem, and lower body satisfaction. Additionally, physical discomfort adds to the psychological distress. These physical and psychological impacts are an enormous financial burden on patients, their families and society. We found evidence that holistic treatment including treating the skin condition itself, providing wider peer and psychological support as well as shared decision-making, therapeutic patient education and dermatologist involvement improves outcomes. Holistic history-taking, checklists, or the use of more formal QoL scoring tools can be incorporated into routine consultations to better assess patient well-being and provide clinicians with important information for adapting treatment to individual patient requirements. In conclusion, this review highlights the overall impact of skin conditions (including psychological and QoL impacts) and the importance of providing holistic care to optimize treatment outcomes. A comprehensive QoL screening tool would be useful to help provide patient-centered treatment.Keywords: quality of life, acne, atopic dermatitis, scars, burns, skin toxicitie

Thirty years of promoting sun safety in France: The messages are heard but not followed!

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Sun exposure behaviors as a compromise to paradoxical injunctions: Insight from a worldwide survey

International audienceBackground: Behavioural interventions can improve attitudes towards sun protection but the impact remains inconsistent worldwide.Objective: To assess awareness of and attitudes towards the multiple facets of sun exposure and suggest ways to improve prevention from overexposure to the sun in all geographical zones and multiple skin types.Methods: Online survey was conducted from 28 September to 18 October 2021. Study population was selected from the Ipsos online Panel (3,540,000 panellists), aged ≥18 years, from 17 countries around the five continents. Demographics, sun-exposure habits and practices, understanding of risks and information on phototypes were documented and analysed using descriptive statistics.Results: Eighty-eight per cent of participants knew that sunlight can cause skin health problems (90% phototypes I-II, 82% phototypes V-VI, >90% in American and European countries, 72% in Asia and 85% in Africa). Eighty-five per cent used some form of protection against sunlight, predominantly: Seeking shade (77%), avoiding the midday sun (66%), facial application of sunscreen (60%) and wearing protective clothing (44%). The perception of sunlight itself is positive ('it gives energy' for 82%; 'tanned skin looks attractive' for 72%), although less in Asian countries and among individuals with dark skin phototypes. Eighty-three per cent reported having experienced sunburn, mainly in Australia, Canada, USA, Germany, France and Russia, and among individuals with dark skin phototypes. Only 12% systematically/often used all types of protection during exposure to the sun and 23% believed it is safe to go out in the sun with no protection when their skin is already tanned. From 13% (skin phototype I) to 26% (phototype VI) reported not using any form of protection against the sun. Knowledge and habits were significantly superior among people who are accustomed to seeing a dermatologist for a complete skin exam.Conclusions: Dermatologists could play a crucial role in relaying novel prevention messages, more finely tailored to specific risks, populations and areas of the world