Protect yourself from skin and scalp infections: hygiene measures in hairdressing salons and barbershops

Protect yourself from skin and scalp infections: hygiene measures in hairdressing salons and barbershops

In Berlin, skin and scalp infections have recently increased by the thread fungus, Trichophyton Tonsurans, especially after visiting hairdressing salons or barbershops. This fungus is highly contagious and is often transmitted by insufficiently cleaned haircut devices such as razors or trimmers. The Neukölln district office reacts preventively to this situation and informs the public about important hygiene measures in order to minimize the risk of infection.

hygiene regulations and protective measures

Operators of hairdressing salons and barbershops receive valuable information on hygiene from the city administration, including a frame hygiene plan, a list of suitable disinfectants and basic guidelines on cleanliness in the salons. The measures are crucial to curb the spread of the mushroom and to protect customers' health.

symptoms and consequences of an infection

An infection with Trichophyton Tonsurans can have serious consequences. Affected people suffer from redness, itching, skin changes in the neck, head and beard area, brittle hair and scaled scalp. In the event of a suspected infection, it is strongly recommended to see a dermatologist because untreated cases can lead to permanent hair loss.

appeal to the population

District City Councilor Hannes Rehfeldt emphasizes the importance of a regular review of hairdressing salons and barbershops in Neukölln. He calls on the citizens to inform the health department immediately in the event of suspicions of hygiene defects or actually infections. Rehfeldt underlines the customer's own responsibility and recommends that if you have any doubts about hygiene, you prefer to see another provider.

It is strongly recommended to pay attention to the disinfection or the change of haircut devices, chair backs and towels after each use when visiting the hairdresser. Customers have the right to ask the staff if they have concerns about cleanliness.

information options

All relevant information on the prevention of thread piling infections in hairdressing salons and barbershops are available on the official website of the Neukölln district href = "www.berlin.de/ba-neukoelln/politik-und-verwaltung/aemter/Giesamt/hygiene-und-umweltmedizin/informationsite-friseur-barbershop-1471725.php"> www.berlin.de/ba-neukoelln .