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Study finds hairdressers could help spot early signs of skin cancer
- A University of Portsmouth study in 2024 found that 37 hairdressers and barbers in Portsmouth could help spot early signs of skin cancer.
- The study arose because skin cancer rates in Portsmouth are about 26% higher than the England average, with many hair professionals noticing suspicious skin changes.
- Only 5% of hairdressers had formal training, yet nearly a quarter regularly checked customers, and about a third advised clients about suspicious moles.
- Among those who were advised to seek medical attention, 39% were eventually diagnosed with skin cancer. Lead researcher Helen Fleming highlighted that hairdressers and barbers have a special ability to detect unusual spots on areas of the skin that clients often cannot easily observe themselves.
- This suggests simple training for hair professionals could improve early detection, potentially enhancing prognosis and reducing NHS treatment costs by providing a nationwide screening resource.
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