Table 2 Collection of instrument-related infectious and miscellaneous skin conditions that may occur in musicians
From: Contact dermatitis and other skin conditions in instrumental musicians
Instrument | Infectious noxae* | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|
violin, viola | Â | skin discoloration, Paget-Schroetter syndrome, hyperhidrosis |
woodwind instruments (flute, clarinet saxophone etc.) | herpes labialis etc. | lip discoloration, impaired salivation |
brass instruments (trumpet, horn etc.) | herpes labialis etc., candida-folliculitis | impaired salivation |
harmonica | herpes labialis etc. | impaired salivation |
guitar, bass guitar sitar etc. | Â | "guitar groin", acro-osteolysis, hyperhidrosis |
piano, keyboards | Â | acro-osteolysis, hyperhidrosis |