Hair coloring has become the inevitable fashion of the day. Almost every woman makes use of the hair coloring today. Fast becoming a fashion trend young and old college and office-going womanhood seems to be hooked to the shades of rainbow colors for their tresses. Market is burgeoning with choice of various shades, coming in three basic variants: powder, liquid and cream. As a matter of fact, we are not aware that most conventional hair dyes and coloring agents contain the most potent and harmful chemicals compared to any other beauty product and so it is very important to know more about the product that you are going to apply on your hair.
Ten Dangers Of Hair Coloring
1) Use of commercial hair dyes can be hazardous to health
There is no doubt that the use of commercial hair dyes are turning hazardous to health causing a lot of problems. It is said that Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis died as a result of her use of dark hair dye.
2) Hodgkins disease and multiple myeloma
Researches state that Hodgkins disease and multiple myeloma are suspected of being related to the use of such hair coloring chemical products. And data from the National Cancer Institute suggest that 20 percent of all cases among women of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are due to women's regular use of commercial hair dye products.
3) Breast cancer
There are evidences which suggest the use of hair dye has an association with breast cancer. The dye
para-phenylenediamine (PPED), found in nearly all hair coloring products, was shown to be carcinogenic to the breast.
4) Bladder and other cancers
Further there are other cancer risks from hair dye use. Studies available from hairdressers have provided clear evidence that both men and women are at heavily increased risk for bladder and other cancers.
5) Childhood cancer and other risks for children
Hair dyes may also pose a risk to children before and after pregnancy even when mothers used them shortly prior to conception or during pregnancy. In fact, the risk of childhood cancer could be increased by as much as tenfold by the use of hair dyes. It is certain that the darker the color, and the more frequently it is used, the greater the health risk.
6) Allergic reactions
The resultant allergic reactions of using the coloring materials can sensitize the patients in such a way that they are then permanently unable to tolerate any topical cosmetics on the skin. It is always suggested that preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. Sometimes they may cause irritation.
7) Eyes and scalp affected
Hair dyes ay cause redness and irritation to the eyes. There may also be sores, itching and burning sensations on the scalp.
8) Causing worse problems
Most of the men and women go for hair dyes just to hide their premature graying. But it causes further troubles instead of optimizing the system by correcting hormonal and nutritional imbalances, and helping to slow the graying condition.
9) Pesticide contents disrupt hormones
Most of the hair coloring products also contain Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APE), which are found in spermicides and pesticides. They are created from and break down into alkylphenols, which are suspected to disrupt hormones.
10) Cheap commercial products increase side effects
Almost 70% of the hair coloring products contain ingredients cheap in the market like coal tar. It is used to darken the hair but is very dangerous. Coal tar can easily be absorbed through the skin and trigger allergic reactions.
Reactions to this chemical in hair dye may manifest in different ways depending on the severity of the allergic reaction in the individual.
Rash
Individuals who are allergic to hair dye my exhibit a reaction in the form of a red rash. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, the rash may appear anywhere the hair dye was applied or any area the hair dye touched. The rash may appear around the hairline, on the scalp or around the eyes and ears. Individuals who experience an allergic rash should contact a dermatologist or other health care provider for treatment recommendations.
Itching
Allergies to hair dye and the paraphenylenediamine it contains can cause the severe itching. The itching may be accompanied by a rash or other skin irritation. Anti-itch lotions and creams can be applied to relieve this symptom.
Swelling
Allergic reactions to hair dye can cause skin swelling; in some cases the swelling can be disfiguring for a short time. Swelling may need to be treated by a professional dermatologist with steroid creams and prescription oral steroid medications.
Skin Irritation
Peeling, redness and flaky skin are all symptoms of allergic reactions that may occur with the use of hair dyes. These irritations are likely to occur when the skin patch test is performed on allergic individual
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/236396-symptoms-of-hair-dye-allergy/#ixzz23vb5osnA
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Prevention
If a dermatologist has determined you are allergic to para-phenylenediamine, avoid hair dyes that list it as an ingredient. Before applying any dye, do a patch test to check for allergic reactions. Home hair color kits will include instructions on how to do a patch test. According to the FDA., you do a patch test by putting a small amount of the dye behind your ear or the inside of your elbow and leave it on for two days. If you do not develop any allergy symptoms in that area, you will usually not develop a reaction to the dye when applied to your hair. If you do have a reaction, find a different brand or color and repeat the patch test. Leave the hair dye only as long as the directions dictate and rinse your scalp with water afterwards. Hair salon personnel should also do a patch test before applying dye to your hair.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/540516-allergic-response-to-hair-dye/#ixzz23var0rou
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