Everyday salon tools may expose hairdressers to allergy-triggering metals

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Scientists report that hairdressers may regularly encounter metals in salon tools that can trigger allergies or eczema. The finding highlights a potential occupational health risk that may be overlooked by regulators.

When you think of people being exposed to occupational hazards, hairdressers don't come to mind. That may be why regulators often overlook the risks faced by people in this profession. Scientists have uncovered one such risk, with hairdressers regularly coming into contact with substances that can trigger eczema or allergies.