“The use of PPD (para-phenylenediamine) as a hair dye is popular because it is a permanent dye that gives a natural look. Further, PPD enables the hair to be shampooed without becoming discolored, as well as, permed to achieve waves or curls without difficulty.
Hair-dyes have high concentration of para-phenylenediamine and should be avoided because when exposed to UV rays, it can induce a photo-allergic contact-dermatitis. PPD-free dyes are the need of the hour for those sensitive to PPD.” -Dr. Vikas Sharma, internationally acclaimed dermatologist.
The stress of modern living, a craving for “instant results”, coupled with a desire to be more fashionable and/or to cover premature gray has resulted in a host of men and women using permanent hair color dyes containing PPD. The quest for radiant beauty from this type of hair dye is riskier with each and every application.
The Flip Side to Para-phenylenediamine PPD Hair Dye
The flip side of the modern day saturation of PPD hair dye use is that a number of individuals cannot use them at all, due to sensitivity and allergic reaction. Unfortunately, extreme allergic reactions such as permanent skin depigmentation have caused sad and even some tragic consequences to afflicted consumers. Of course anyone suffering these types of reactions would be deeply depressed due to low-self esteem.
A team of prominent dermatologists at National Skin Hospital in Manimajra, India concluded a study of permanent hair color dye and allergy. The study found that 20% of permanent dye users develop an allergy mostly in the form of an allergic contact dermatitis –with redness and itch on the scalp, neck and face. However, in severe cases a systemic reaction can affect skin all over the body and other organs. Hairdressers have also been affected by hand dermatitis. The relevant allergen was identified as: Para-phenylenediamine (PPD), an active ingredient in permanent hair dyes.
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1 Internationally acclaimed dermatologist, Dr. Vikas Sharma is currently Professor and Head of Dermatology Department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and past president of Indian Association of Dermatologists.
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