INJURIES REPORTED

TO THE BOARD

EYES/EYE LIDS

Burns, Infections, Allergic Reactions, Herpes, Warts, Corneal Abrasions, Eyelid Abrasions, Eye Swelling

FACE

Allergic Reactions, Chemical Burns, Conjunctivitis, Styes, Herpes, Infections, Skin Abrasions, Cuts

RESPIRATORY

Chemical Fumes

HAND/FINGERNAIL

Burns, Infections, Allergic Reactions, Herpes, Cellulitis, Scabies, Fungus, Ringworm, MRSA, Cuts, Skin Abrasions

SKIN

Chemical Burns, Infections, Allergic Reactions, Herpes, Warts, Dermatitis, Skin Ulcers, Heat Burns, Skin Abrasions

LEGS

Chemical Burns, Infections, Allergic Reactions, Herpes, Warts, Dermatitis, Skin Ulcers, Heat Burns, Skin Abrasions

FOOT/TOENAIL

Burns, Infections, Allergic Reactions, Scabies, Fungus, Dermatitis, Herpes, Warts, MRSA, Cuts, Skin Abrasions

SCALP

Infections, Alopecia, Chemical Burns, Allergic Reactions, Ringworm, Scabies, Scalp Psoriasis, Hepatitis, MRSA, Herpes, Cut, Heat Burns, Skin Abrasions

• There were 109 injuries reported to the Board of Cosmetology that resulted in a physician visit from 2016 - 2018.
• These percentages represent where these injuries occurred on the body.

SOURCES

NVCOSMO Complaint Report & Nevada Consumer Complaint Form Submissions

CREATED BY

NV State Board of Cosmetology