Rastreamento de dermatofítos em esmaltes de unha de estabelecimentos de beleza.

Abstract

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.