Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 2012-01-01

Contact dermatitis to hair dye: an update.

Sanjeev Handa, Rahul Mahajan, Dipankar De

Index: Indian J. Dermatol. Venereol. Leprol. 78(5) , 583-90, (2012)

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Abstract

Exposure to hair dyes has long been known as a significant risk factor for development of allergic contact dermatitis among the exposed population as these lead to severe eczema of face and upper trunk in the consumer and hand eczema in hair-dressers. Currently, para-phenylenediamine (PPD) is the main ingredient used in permanent hair color products in the market and is the most important allergen. Prevalence of PPD sensitization is high in patients with contact dermatitis across all continents, with hair dye use being the commonest cause. In order to decrease the burden of disease, use of alternative natural dyeing agents among consumers and use of barrier neoprene gloves among hairdressers should be encouraged apart from stringent legislation to reduce the amount of PPD reaching the consumer.

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