ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2018
Micronucleus Assay of Buccal Mucosal Cells in Hairdressers: The Importance of Occupational Exposure
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- Association of hairdressing with cancer and reproductive diseases: A systematic review.Journal of occupational health · 2022Pooled it
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- Trimodal cytological integration of micronuclei assay, argyrophilic nucleolar organizer region staining, and cytomorphometry enhances diagnostic discrimination of canine gingival masses.Veterinary world · 2026Article
- Response to published letter: "What are the Criteria and Conditions for Performing the Micronucleus Assay in Oral Exfoliated Cells from Waterpipe and Cigarette Smokers?"International journal of preventive medicine · 2025Article
- Occupational hazards and bladder cancer-An umbrella review of the risk in workers exposed over the past 30 years.Frontiers in public health · 2025Review
- Toxic effects of Arianor Ebony hair dye on human cells.Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica · 2023Article
- Micronucleus Assay of Buccal Mucosa Cells in Hairdressers: The Importance of Occupational ExposureAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2019Article
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Abstract
Background and objective: Today, the chemical materials available in hair dyes are considered risk factors for many cancers, particularly oral cancer. This study was performed to study the effect of occupational exposure on micronucleus (MN) frequency of buccal mucosa cells in hairdressers. Materials and methods: This historical cohort study was performed on 28 hairdressers and 28 control samples. To eliminate the gender variable, all the samples were women and they were matched by age. Buccal mucosa cells were removed using a wet spatula and after fixation, Papanicolaou staining method was applied. The percentage of the cells containing MN was registered. T-test was used to compare the results between the two groups. Results: The mean percentages of MN in buccal mucosa cells of hairdresser’s and control sample were 16.61±4.95 and 8.84±4.74, respectively, with a significant difference (P<0.001). In addition, higher MN mean percentage was reported in subjects working more than 60 hours weekly compared with those working 60 hours and less; however, the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.14). Conclusion: In the present study, hairdressers demonstrate significantly higher average of MN in buccal mucosa cells. Also, it seems increment in their working time can increase MN frequency in these studied samples.
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