Comments on: Hair Dye Allergies http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html Current Health Care Articles 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:33:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Melissa Young http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4150 Melissa Young Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:14:59 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4150 I dyed my hair a few days ago and had a very bad allergic reaction..My neck, back of ears and the scalp at the nape of my neck were covered with red, rashy bumps, the first day after dying my hair the scalp at the top of my neck was leaking a clear fluid!!( this was discusting and never happened before)the second day it was dry but some what itchy, the itchyness also moved to my eyelids..I have boxed dyed my hair foe many years and never had a problem like this, until last year when I went to a slaon to have the bottom part of my hair dyed blond(my hair is naturally dark brown, but I dye it black) I think maybe that getting the hair dyed blond (which took a few hours cuz my hair is so dark) might of burnt my skin?? If anyone has any info or comments please let me know...Thanx in advance. I dyed my hair a few days ago and had a very bad allergic reaction..My neck, back of ears and the scalp at the nape of my neck were covered with red, rashy bumps, the first day after dying my hair the scalp at the top of my neck was leaking a clear fluid!!( this was discusting and never happened before)the second day it was dry but some what itchy, the itchyness also moved to my eyelids..I have boxed dyed my hair foe many years and never had a problem like this, until last year when I went to a slaon to have the bottom part of my hair dyed blond(my hair is naturally dark brown, but I dye it black) I think maybe that getting the hair dyed blond (which took a few hours cuz my hair is so dark) might of burnt my skin?? If anyone has any info or comments please let me know…Thanx in advance.

]]> By: Jan Modric http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4135 Jan Modric Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:32:27 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4135 Shannon, in your case there should be no permanent damage. Allergy is to skin, it's like inflammation, but no real destruction of hair follicles occur. Shannon,
in your case there should be no permanent damage. Allergy is to skin, it’s like inflammation, but no real destruction of hair follicles occur.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4132 Shannon Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:12:24 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4132 I am amazed at how many people are having reactions to hair dye. I have been coloring my hair for 10 years now and up until 3 weeks ago never had any reason to believe i was allergic. My scalp would always be slightly pink but never anything more sever. 3 weeks ago I was unable to get an appointment with my hairdresser and used Loreal preference to touch up my roots (something I have done many times before). My scalp started to burn and i immediately took the dye off. I noticed blisters all over my scalp. I was not in much pain but still very worried. Does anyone know if there are any long term effects to having a reaction... hair loss? I am amazed at how many people are having reactions to hair dye. I have been coloring my hair for 10 years now and up until 3 weeks ago never had any reason to believe i was allergic.

My scalp would always be slightly pink but never anything more sever. 3 weeks ago I was unable to get an appointment with my hairdresser and used Loreal preference to touch up my roots (something I have done many times before). My scalp started to burn and i immediately took the dye off. I noticed blisters all over my scalp. I was not in much pain but still very worried.

Does anyone know if there are any long term effects to having a reaction… hair loss?

]]> By: Anne http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4038 Anne Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:17:05 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4038 I tested + in a patch test for PPD after having strange symptoms for years. My dermatologist gave me some info on it. It comes from coal tar. It is also used in accelerators & antioxidants in the rubber & plastics industry, in photographic developers, photocopying & fur & leather dyes. It also cross reacts with many other chemicals such as PABA & some local anesthetics. PPD can be in cosmetics, nail polish, printer cartidges, even suncreens! It can increase photosensitivity (reactions in the sun.) My suncreen seemed to make it worst - now I know! Jan - yes your IUD can be causing a reaction, as does the plastic part on feminine hygiene pads!! Search the web, do your research! This stuff is dangerous! I tested + in a patch test for PPD after having strange symptoms for years. My dermatologist gave me some info on it. It comes from coal tar. It is also used in accelerators & antioxidants in the rubber & plastics industry, in photographic developers, photocopying & fur & leather dyes. It also cross reacts with many other chemicals such as PABA & some local anesthetics. PPD can be in cosmetics, nail polish, printer cartidges, even suncreens! It can increase photosensitivity (reactions in the sun.) My suncreen seemed to make it worst - now I know!
Jan - yes your IUD can be causing a reaction, as does the plastic part on feminine hygiene pads!!
Search the web, do your research! This stuff is dangerous!

]]> By: Stacy http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4036 Stacy Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:20:47 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-4036 @Jan Thanks for the answer. They are like none (these welts) I've ever had before in my life, so they must be allergy from the dye. But I have a more urgent question right now, can the dye make a person sensitive to plastics?? I have an IUD (w/o hormone) and now I have an irritation problem, that I've gone back twice to the doctor and medicines are not helping. And I was wondering if possibly I'm senstive to plastics now? Thanks in advance. @Jan

Thanks for the answer. They are like none (these welts) I’ve ever had before in my life, so they must be allergy from the dye.

But I have a more urgent question right now, can the dye make a person sensitive to plastics?? I have an IUD (w/o hormone) and now I have an irritation problem, that I’ve gone back twice to the doctor and medicines are not helping. And I was wondering if possibly I’m senstive to plastics now?

Thanks in advance.

]]> By: Jan Modric http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3993 Jan Modric Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:43:20 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3993 @Stacy Honestly, I'm trying to convince you to try with your natural hair. "Small red welts"..can you describe in detail, or link to some Google images or so? Is it like acne or like patches of red skin? If it's like bumps, it may be staphylococcal folliculitis or other type of folliculitis. If they are patches, it may be from allergy. Rash of allergic origin should go away in few days. If not, it's possible the dye is still irritating you. @Stacy
Honestly, I’m trying to convince you to try with your natural hair.

“Small red welts”..can you describe in detail, or link to some Google images or so? Is it like acne or like patches of red skin? If it’s like bumps, it may be staphylococcal folliculitis or other type of folliculitis. If they are patches, it may be from allergy. Rash of allergic origin should go away in few days. If not, it’s possible the dye is still irritating you.

]]> By: Stacy http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3972 Stacy Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:48:42 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3972 Hi Jan, In that case what do they use in Europe in those countries that ban PPD? Also, do some reactions cause small red welts on the scalp? Thank you for all you help. Stacy Hi Jan,

In that case what do they use in Europe in those countries that ban PPD?

Also, do some reactions cause small red welts on the scalp?

Thank you for all you help.

Stacy

]]> By: Jan Modric http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3962 Jan Modric Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:07:01 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3962 @Stacy QUOTE "I am wondering if I can go back to my original dark brown by using a natural hair dye that you find at Natural Food Markets??" It's usually PPD that is the culprit, but you can be also allergic to other substances. Finding "natural" on the label doesn't mean, the product is safe. As you know, allegies are often to polens, eggs...(natural substances). @Stacy
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“I am wondering if I can go back to my original dark brown by using a natural hair dye that you find at Natural Food Markets??”

It’s usually PPD that is the culprit, but you can be also allergic to other substances. Finding “natural” on the label doesn’t mean, the product is safe. As you know, allegies are often to polens, eggs…(natural substances).

]]> By: Stacy http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3960 Stacy Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:52:43 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3960 Oh ya, I also found this very informative personal story, I think it is worth reading. To Color or not to Color Posted 10/28/2004 By: Perri Jackson http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/color102804.cfm Oh ya, I also found this very informative personal story, I think it is worth reading.

To Color or not to Color
Posted 10/28/2004
By: Perri Jackson

http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/color102804.cfm

]]> By: Stacy http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3959 Stacy Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:49:42 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/hair-dye-allergies.html#comment-3959 Had may hair highlighted and colored at a salon on Saturday, and on Sunday my hands became very SWELLED up, and my scalp feel INFLAMED. (I went from dark brown hair over a year ago, to blond highlights with light brown undertones.) I started to wonder if the hair dye was irritating my scalp and causing swelling in my hands. Now thinking back, this happened five weeks ago when I had my hair highlighted and colored.) Now after reading that the reactions only get worse with every coloring, I'm thinking I will not use hair dye with PPD. I am wondering if I can go back to my original dark brown by using a natural hair dye that you find at Natural Food Markets?? (This is so frightening, I was afraid that coloring my hair with strong chemicals might cause problems - NOW I know the truth.) Had may hair highlighted and colored at a salon on Saturday, and on Sunday my hands became very SWELLED up, and my scalp feel INFLAMED. (I went from dark brown hair over a year ago, to blond highlights with light brown undertones.)

I started to wonder if the hair dye was irritating my scalp and causing swelling in my hands. Now thinking back, this happened five weeks ago when I had my hair highlighted and colored.)

Now after reading that the reactions only get worse with every coloring, I’m thinking I will not use hair dye with PPD. I am wondering if I can go back to my original dark brown by using a natural hair dye that you find at Natural Food Markets??

(This is so frightening, I was afraid that coloring my hair with strong chemicals might cause problems - NOW I know the truth.)

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