Health and safety

When working in this industry you will come across people with all sorts of skin conditions. some will leave you unable to work on them and others you will need to be very aware of cross contamination. To prevent the spread of these infections you should wash your hands thoroughly between clients and make sure all make up tools are washed and disinfected properly. A consultation must be done with every client to prevent any mishaps 

5 issues you may come across- 

Contact dermatitis-inflammation of the skin that occurs when you come into contact with a particular substance. 

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Conjunctivitis- common condition that causes redness and inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye (the conjunctiva).



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Impetigo-common and highly contagious skin infection that causes sores and blisters. It's not usually serious and often improves within a week of treatment.



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Cold sores-small blisters that develop on the lips or around the mouth. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus and usually clear up without treatment within 7 to 10 days.


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Blepharitis - a condition where the edges of the eyelids become inflamed (red and swollen)

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ALL INFORMATION SOURCED FROM NHS WEBSITE.