Barber-related tinea infections: a hidden public health risk in the era of electric grooming
Dear Editor, In recent years, dermatologists across multiple countries have observed a resurgence of superficial dermatophytoses, particularly among adolescents and young adults. This epidemiological shift has been attributed to changing grooming habits, including the widespread use of electric razors and trimmers in commercial barbershops. [...].
Authors
- Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2148-8914)
- Maria Maddalena Nicoletti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8580-606X)
- Cesare Ariasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6224-5017)
- Gaetano Licata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0834-1331)
- Giuseppe Argenziano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1413-8214)
- Mariachiara Arisi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6307-6174)
- Margherita Malaspina
Institutions
- University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" (IT)
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia (IT)
- University of Brescia (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dermatology Reports
- Published
- 2026-10-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2026.10533
- Primary Topic
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00