A profession rough on the body

Hairdressing is a creative occupation that is stimulating for the mind, but the profession can be rough on the body. The most common work-related complaints from hairstylists include shoulder, back and leg pain, stressed hands and arms and allergic reactions to the chemicals and tools used in the salon.

Last updated: July 23, 2019 | 22:46

By Jyoti Kalsi, Special to Gulf News

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Dr Zarqa Taimur specialises in Internal Medicine. She has studied and worked at prestigious medical institutions in the UK and is a member of the Royal Society of Occupational Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians of London. Readers can send their questions regarding work-related health problems to Dr Zarqa, by fax on 04-3429720 or e-mail jamedcen@emirates.net.ae

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