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Skin problems in sugar artists

E Bangha1, P Elsner

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland.

The British Journal of Dermatology
|November 1, 1996
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Sugar artists experience hand skin problems like sweating and burns due to hot sugar manipulation. A topical treatment showed potential in reducing sweating and redness for affected individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Sugar artistry involves manual manipulation of heated sugar, posing risks to bakers and confectioners.
  • Thermally induced skin conditions in sugar artists are not well-documented in dermatological literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and nature of skin problems experienced by Swiss sugar artists.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a topical treatment for managing these work-related skin issues.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was administered to 50 Swiss sugar artists, with a 60% response rate (30 participants).
  • Data collected included self-reported skin conditions, work-related symptoms, and protective measures used.
  • A subset of 14 participants received a 3-week topical therapy with 10% aluminium chloride hexahydrate.

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Main Results:

  • Four out of 30 participants reported chronic palmar vesicular eczema.
  • Increased sweating (67%) and burning with erythema/blistering (40%) were the most common acute hand issues.
  • The topical treatment decreased sweating in 71% and reduced erythema in 7% of participants.

Conclusions:

  • Sugar artists frequently encounter hand dermatoses, primarily hyperhidrosis and thermal burns.
  • Protective creams and gloves are common but often insufficient.
  • Topical aluminium chloride hexahydrate may offer some relief for hyperhidrosis in this occupational group.