Hair dresser's syndrome: a case report of an interdigital pilonidal sinus and review of the literature

Abstract

Background: Hair dresser's disease is produced by short hairs that penetrate the interdigital spaces of the hand.

Objective: A case and review of the literature of pilonidal sinus in the interdigital web are reported.

Methods: Surgical excision and secondary healing are the preferred methods of treatment to prevent recurrence. We have performed a rotation flap for the defect formed after excision.

Results: The patient was not hospitalized, and postoperative patient comfort prevention of the recurrences was achieved.

Conclusion: This acquired occupational disease is rare and preventable. The personal hygiene and use of protective barrier creams or gloves could prevent the formation of the disease.