Improving Hairdressers’ Knowledge and Self-efficacy to Detect Scalp and Neck Melanoma by Use of an Educational Video

Black, Neda; O’Reilly, Gillian; Pun, Stacey; Black, David S.; Woodley, David T.

doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.4267

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“…In the developed countries, formal training programs are now being advocated to involve the hairdressers in scalp melanoma screening of the general public. [29][30][31][32][33][34]…”

Section: Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Work-up For Scalp Melanmentioning

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A brief synopsis on scalp melanoma

Saaiq

Zalaudek

Rao

et al. 2020

Dermatologic Therapy

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Melanoma constitutes one of the most sinister and troublesome malignancies encountered by humanity. Generally, the diagnosis of advanced melanoma connotes a grave prognosis, prompting a sense of looming threat of death, however, the early‐stage detected disease responds well to robust treatment resulting in reasonable survivorship. Scalp melanomas are even more troublesome, because they typically exhibit more aggressive biologic behavior and are often diagnosed at a late stage. This review tries to comprehensively highlight the various diagnostic, therapeutic, and outcome aspects of scalp melanomas. The literature research includes peer‐reviewed articles (clinical trials or scientific reviews). Studies were identified by searching electronic databases (MEDLINE and PubMed) till May 2020 and reference lists of respective articles. Only articles published in English language were included.

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“…In the developed countries, formal training programs are now being advocated to involve the hairdressers in scalp melanoma screening of the general public. [29][30][31][32][33][34]…”

Section: Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Work-up For Scalp Melanmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Understandably, hairdressers stand a far better chance of detecting any evolving scalp lesion at an early stage. In the developed countries, formal training programs are now being advocated to involve the hairdressers in scalp melanoma screening of the general public 29‐34 …”

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A brief synopsis on scalp melanoma

Saaiq

Zalaudek

Rao

et al. 2020

Dermatologic Therapy

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“…Seven studies were pre‐/post‐test design, 21–23,25–27 and 1 study was a cluster‐randomized controlled design 28 . All studies were conducted in the United States of America ( n = 8) 21–28 …”

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“…Among these 8 studies, 2 studies sampled hair professionals alone, 23,24 2 studies sampled massage therapists alone, 22,27 3 studies sampled cosmetology students alone, 25,26,28 and 1 study sampled cosmetology students, esthetician students, and massage therapist students 21 . Sample sizes from the studies ranged from 31 to 254 21–28 . In most of the studies, >85% of participants were women 22–25,27,28 .…”

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Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among non‐medical skin care professionals: A narrative review of cross‐sectional and interventional studies

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Wilkerson

Ferris

et al. 2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Skin cancers are the most common malignancies in the United States. Total body skin examination by a physician, especially a dermatologist, is the gold standard for detecting suspicious lesions that may require further evaluation. Non‐medical professionals (NMPs) including massage therapists, estheticians, hairdressers, and cosmetologists have the unique opportunity to frequently examine their client's skin outside of a clinical setting. By evaluating their knowledge of and comfort with evaluation of suspicious lesions, multiple studies have gauged the utility of patient encounters with NMPs for skin cancer detection. Several studies have also focused on assessment of intervention strategies for assessing and improving NMPs ability to detect suspicious lesions and to refer for physician evaluation when necessary. Aims To conduct a narrative review of skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among NMPs. Patients/Methods A systematic search of the databases yielded 16 studies for review. A total of 8 cross‐sectional studies examined the knowledge and attitudes of NMPs toward skin evaluation, and 8 studies assessed interventional strategies for improving NMPs’ ability to assess skin lesions for consideration of physician referral. Results This review finds that NMPs are open to the idea of examining the exposed body surfaces relevant to their work with clients and are willing to refer for physician evaluation when needed. Multiple interventional strategies have demonstrated success with educating NMPs on the importance of skin surveillance and the characteristic physical examination findings associated with skin cancers. Conclusion Strengthening the readiness of NMPs to examine their client's skin offers an opportunity to reduce time to skin cancer diagnosis, improve patient outcomes, and lower healthcare‐associated costs of skin cancer treatment.

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“…showed that the overwhelming majority of 108 hairdressers interviewed are willing to learn more about skin cancer (91.7%) and to contribute for melanoma screening in the general population (93.5%). Educational video interventions effectively enhance knowledge and confidence of these professionals for melanoma detection 25 …”

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Melanomas of the scalp: is hair coverage preventing early diagnosis?

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Background Scalp melanomas are usually thicker and show worse prognosis than other sites and other head and neck melanomas. One hypothesis to explain this aggressive behavior could be diagnosis delay attributed to hair concealment of lesions. Methods Primary melanomas of the scalp diagnosed over two decades at four reference centers in Australia and Italy were included. Hair coverage and visibility of the lesions were assessed on preoperative photographic documentation by two investigators and correlated with some prognostic factors (Breslow thickness, mitotic rate, and ulceration). Patients records and pathology reports provided clinical and histological data. Results The majority of 113 melanomas included were located on easily visible areas of the scalp – hairless scalp (49%) or hairline (15%). The remaining ones (36%), considered to be hair‐covered, showed more frequently thinning of hair (63%) than a dense hair coverage (37%). Melanomas of “hairy scalps” were more frequently invasive (81%) and had higher median Breslow (0.8 ± 1.3 mm) than those arising on bald scalps or areas with thinning of hair (43%; 0 ± 0.6 mm), P = 0.004. However, when considering only the invasive cases (n = 55), Breslow thickness and mitotic rate were not statistically different between concealed and easily visible areas. Melanomas detected by a doctor were thinner than those first noticed by the patient, relatives, or a hairdresser (P < 0.001). Conclusions Most scalp melanomas arose on easily visible areas, which are more prone to ultraviolet damage. Hair‐covered ones, despite rare, could be overlooked during examination. Proactive screening of the scalp area should be encouraged.

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Improving Hairdressers’ Knowledge and Self-efficacy to Detect Scalp and Neck Melanoma by Use of an Educational Video

Cited by 16 publications

References 5 publications

A brief synopsis on scalp melanoma

A brief synopsis on scalp melanoma

Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among non‐medical skin care professionals: A narrative review of cross‐sectional and interventional studies

Melanomas of the scalp: is hair coverage preventing early diagnosis?

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