Synonym(s)
Hairdressing disease; Hairdressing granuloma; Hair Granuloma; Interdigital pilonidal sinus; trichogenic foreign body granuloma
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Foreign body granuloma resulting from cut, interdigitally impaled hairs (see also Milker's granuloma), which is recognized as an occupational disease under BK-5101. Cysts, fistulous ducts, and cicatricial strands form. The 3rd interdigital space of a hand is most frequently affected.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
According to the foreign body granuloma or the milker granuloma. Ultimately, the entire fistula area must be surgically repaired.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer