BEZERRA, K. G. D.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0520168939316100; BEZERRA, Karoline Gomes Dias.
Résumé:
The use of shared cosmetics such as enamels in beauty salons can play an important role in
the spread of microorganisms, whether they are pathogenic or not. The direct contact of this
type of cosmetic with the nails may be related to the transmission of dermatophytes, fungi that
are responsible for the development of tinea unguium. This study analyzes the presence of
dermatophytes in enamels of beauty salons in the municipality of Cuité-Paraíba. The samples
pf three beauty salons were collected using swabs and placed in test tubes with BHI broth
(Brain Heart Infusion) and 0.9% saline solution. Then, they were grown on Sabouraud
Dextrose Agar plus ampicillin and incubated at 25ºC for a period of up to 15 days. The
presence of dermatophytes was not detected in the nine samples analyzed. This result
corroborates the effectiveness of the preservative system that make up the analyzed cosmetics.
In any case, through a mini report, information was made available aiming to raise awareness
and instruction by the professionals of the establishments about the need for cleaning of
materials, individual protection and sterilization of other shared utensils that are used on
clients nails.
