Massage Therapists and Skin Problems

Posting Date: 08/17/2004

"The prevalence of hand dermatitis in massage therapists is high," the authors write. "Significant independent risk factors include use of aromatherapy products in massage oils, creams, or lotions and history of atopic dermatitis."

"Massage therapists should be aware of the sensitizing potential of their oils and the possibility of personal and client adverse skin reactions. To lower this high prevalence of hand dermatitis in massage therapists, it may be useful to conduct an educational campaign regarding the potential hazards of aromatherapy products," write the researchers.

(Arch Dermatol. 2004;140:991-996. Available post-embargo at archdermatol.com)

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