Periocular Abscesses Following Brow Epilation

Elmann, Solly; Pointdujour, Renelle; Blaydon, Sean M.; Nakra, Tanuj; Connor, M.; Mukhopadhyay, Chirantan; Levin, Flora; Schwarcz, Robert; Shepler, Todd R.; Shore, John W.; Wladis, Edward J.; Shinder, Roman

doi:10.1097/iop.0b013e3182696552

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“…6 Abscess formation at the site of plucking has been reported in rare cases, as evidenced by a retrospective study that documented cases of methicillin-sensitive/resistant staphylococcus aureus (MSSA/ MRSA) abscesses in adolescents following brow plucking. 31 Another case study reported two cases of verruca plana in adults following threading at a salon. 32 One case was theorized to be koebnerized spread from an active lesion at a distant site, while the other was theorized to be virally transmitted from the provider.…”

Section: Threading/pluckingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of hair removal modalities in pediatric patients: Ethical and clinical considerations

Sanfilippo,

Castelo‐Soccio,

Kirkorian

2024

Pediatric Dermatology

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Unwanted hair is a common concern among patients presenting to pediatric dermatology clinics, and parents and patients alike inquire about the safety of methods employed for elective removal. Various methods of hair removal exist with different levels of invasiveness and permanence, from simple mechanical depilation to light‐based therapies. All methods of hair removal appear to be safe and generally well tolerated in children, and there are no age restrictions to any modality. In this review, we aim to address the available literature on the safety and efficacy of hair removal modalities in pediatric patients and propose guidance on how to manage requests for at‐home and in‐office therapies within an ethical framework.

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Section: Threading/pluckingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of hair removal modalities in pediatric patients: Ethical and clinical considerations

Sanfilippo,

Castelo‐Soccio,

Kirkorian

2024

Pediatric Dermatology

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“…Furthermore, it was discovered that after waxing, the beautician would check for remaining hairs on the waxed skin using her bare hands, which she did not wash after removing her gloves. Elmann et al (2012) evaluated a cohort of 26 female cases of periocular abscess, an inflamed mass containing pus around the eye, following after recent brow epilation (waxing and plucking). Results indicated that these women had acquired infections of methicillin resistant or sensitive S. aureus.…”

Section: Review Of Reported Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As the Netherlands outbreak highlights, infected estheticians and clients can act as (unknowing and asymptomatic) reservoirs and sources of infection if they practice poor personal hygiene (Huijsdens et al, 2008). Surfaces in the salon may be contaminated and improperly disinfected (Fritz, 2008;Elmann 2012). The source of infection can also be the associated equipment and products such as the wax, applicators, cloth strips, tweezers or cream which have been cross-contaminated through the re-use between clients or with the same client (auto-infection).…”

Section: Review Of Reported Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating the health and safety knowledge of body waxing providers in British Columbia

Parayno¹,

Sciences²,

Heacock³

2014

ephj

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BACKGROUND: Since the deregulation of the BC Cosmetology Act in 2003, esthetics has become a voluntary-certified trade. Considering the rising popularity of more intimate body waxing services and the potential for infections and injuries associated with these services, there is concern that BC waxing service providers have varying levels of health and safety knowledge. METHODS: The health and safety knowledge of BC estheticians was analyzed by conducting a knowledge assessment survey of body waxing providers from random clusters of 50 beauty salons in Vancouver and Surrey, BC. To evaluate which parameters affected the estheticians’ knowledge scores, ANOVA, t-tests and regression analyses were used. Chi square analyses were used to determine factors associated with the level of esthetics training. RESULTS: Health and safety knowledge scores widely varied (mean = 18.8 ± 5.5 out of 36 points). Estheticians’ qualifications were not significantly associated with whether the esthetician started practicing before or after the BC Cosmetology Act deregulation. 84% held a traditional esthetics certification and 30% had BeautySafe certification; however they did not necessarily score significantly higher on the health and safety knowledge assessment. Estheticians scored higher in Vancouver than in Surrey (p=0.046). The cost of waxing (p=0.0011) and estheticians’ perceptions (p=0.020) of their own knowledge level are also positively related to their knowledge score. Age, alma mater, years of experience, and ethnicity did not show any significant relationship with an esthetician’s qualifications or knowledge scores. CONCLUSIONS: Cost of wax treatment, esthetician’s perception of health and safety knowledge and location were indicators of an esthetician’s health and safety knowledge competency. Consumers should ask the esthetician to rate their own knowledge competency, opt for the more expensive treatment and if they have the option, choose a Vancouver salon over a Surrey salon. The wide range of knowledge scores indicate a gap in health and safety standards and thus, an opportunity for health authorities and the esthetic industry to collaborate to establish such standards.

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“…Recent reports in the last decade on endophthalmitis or postoperative infection include small retrospective cases series or case reports following cataract surgery [65,70,83,98], after amniotic membrane transplantation [64], following scleral buckle placement [68], following PK [69], following Ahmed valve placement [71], and after cornea refractive surgery [77][78][79][80][81][82][83][84]. Other reports are frequently site-specific, including orbital cellulitis [99][100][101][102][103][104], lacrimal system involvement [91,[105][106][107], and, most recently, after brow epilation [108].…”

Section: Spectrum Of Eye Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and the Eye: Current Concepts and Management Strategies

Ritterband

2013

Curr Ophthalmol Rep

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains one of the most important causes of nosocomial infections worldwide. This review explores the history and epidemiology of MRSA infections with a detailed analysis of its molecular subtyping, target populations, virulence factors, and modes of transmission. In addition, it specifically discusses the spectrum of eye diseases caused by MRSA, reviews the current ophthalmic literature, addresses the controversy regarding ophthalmic antibiotic resistance to MRSA, and examines alternative treatment strategies.

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Periocular Abscesses Following Brow Epilation

Cited by 6 publications

References 5 publications

A review of hair removal modalities in pediatric patients: Ethical and clinical considerations

A review of hair removal modalities in pediatric patients: Ethical and clinical considerations

Evaluating the health and safety knowledge of body waxing providers in British Columbia

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and the Eye: Current Concepts and Management Strategies

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