Allergy to Hair Dye: Symptoms and Treatment

To experiment with your appearance in this century, full of temptations, every woman would like. The change of image is often accompanied by a new hairdo and a new color of hair, only the consequences of the new image can often not be joyful. Polleda - deterioration of the condition of the hair on the head, after which, after the first painting should be carefully taken care of, and if an allergy to hair dye is shown - it's bad. Many refer to the coloring of hair rather negligently.

The first signs of

It's no secret that hair dye is toxic and dangerous both for the strands themselves and for the scalp. Every attempt to change the color can lead to irreversible consequences, serious illnesses, long trips to the doctor, and everything starts with a seemingly innocuous process: light allergy to hair dye. Symptoms left undetected in time later result in dermatological diseases, so it is important to be careful before the procedure.

Many relate quite lightly to the resulting itching during the application of the mixture. Others prefer to "drive in" the brushing substance to achieve the best result. Still others are not at all squeamish about leaving incautious strokes of the solidifying gruel on the skin. But this is very dangerous.

An allergic reaction may not manifest itself immediately, but only the next day. Redness and itching suggests that the colorants are contained in the paint in large quantities. Swelling of the face and blisters indicate the harmful effects of certain paint components, such as oxidants and fortifying agents.

A truly terrible consequence of hair coloring is anaphylactic shock, leading to damage to the mucous membranes and problems with the respiratory tract.

The so-called urticaria spreads to the entire body and leads to nausea, swelling of the face, headaches.

The most difficult treatment is dermatitis, which, if carried, will take place after two months of taking medication, but the treatment can be delayed for years.

Harmful components in paint

Allergy to hair dye is most often due to the four main components that make up all "household paints" sold in stores and markets. The following substances can trigger a strong reaction:

• para-phenylenediamine, or PPD;
• isatin - a colorant;
• p-Methylaminophenol( p-Methylaminophenol);
• hydroxindole( hydroxyindole)

It should be remembered that the paint itself is a whole cocktail of chemical compounds. Ammonia, the harmfulness of which is advertised everywhere, is not the only reason for the poor outcome of the procedure. Hydrogen peroxide, which is contained in the paint in large quantities, also makes itself felt by severe burns, and most often the allergy to hair dye is associated with the presence of perhydrol in its composition.

After consulting a doctor, a skin test is performed, after which it is found out which component has damaged the body.

Action in case of allergic reaction

Light burning during the application of paint, reddening of certain areas of the skin, permanent itching on the head, peeling of the skin, blisters and other unpleasant consequences brings with it an allergy to hair dye. What to do in this case - of course, it's not a secret, it's written in the instructions to the product. If there is discomfort on the application of the composition on the hair, immediately follows:

• wash the hair in a large amount of running water;
• additionally treat the head with chamomile broth( natural antiallergen);
• apply to the damaged skin "Fenistil-gel" or its analogs;
• to drink antihistamines: "Suprastin", "Tavegil" or diphenhydramine;
• seek help from a specialist if the symptoms do not disappear within 24 hours.

Everyone has an allergy to hair dye can be manifested in different ways due to the influence of certain components on the skin. Treatment, respectively, is also different.

The terrible consequences of the

procedure

The human body is constantly in the process of development, therefore, at any moment in it something can change. Inside us, the chemical processes are constantly flowing, as a result of which we cease to be susceptible to external factors. Allergy can manifest itself at any time - even after the hundredth use of the same paint. Even if everything was fine before, sudden itching, redness, scratching indicate that the body is more unstable to this kind of chemical effect, and you need to change something. Many people think the myth is an allergy to hair dye - the photo below serves as proof that it can still lead to dangerous consequences.

This result is unexpected in most cases, therefore before each painting of hair it is necessary to secure yourself and to get medical first-aid preparations, to prepare a decoction, tablets for headache and ointments.

Prevention of allergies

On the face, the skin often seems capricious and problematic, but in fact under the hair it is still tender and requires careful care. It quickly clogs, hair roots often settle and sit not as needed, there are various kinds of rashes and pimples, and not all shampoos help maintain the hair in a healthy state. Toxic mixture in this case is another factor that worsens the condition of the head, which is why it is absolutely necessary to conduct an allergy test for hair dyes. Most manufacturers recommend 48 hours before applying a small amount of the contents of the tube on especially delicate areas of the skin: this is the fold of the elbow, the skin behind the ear, and the neck. Hold the paint for about half an hour, and then wait for the consequences. If they are not present, accept congratulations and experiment with the image. Light reddening, itching, swelling indicate that money for the packaging of poison is thrown out and wasted. Do not be discouraged, in reserve there is always henna and basma, they are certainly natural.

Treatment after unsuccessful coloring

Allergy symptoms usually disappear within 24 hours. This suggests that medical care may not be needed. In case the redness does not go away and the swelling only increases, especially on the eyelids, you should immediately consult a doctor and report the problem. It is desirable to show the packaging from under the paint and report what was done in the first place.

In the hospital, the skin is analyzed and the cause of the pathology is determined, that is, a substance is found that has caused an allergy from the hair dye. Treatment is appointed purely individual: someone can help and simple droppers, someone is forced to "sit" on "Suprastin" and other tablets for months, or even more.

Well undergo treatment if the first aid is provided correctly: rinse the paint thoroughly, take medicine, apply a balm or ointment to the damaged areas of the skin.

How to choose the paint

Suppose, the allergy after the hair dye is not very scary: it's still nice to be beautiful. But to maim your health - no.

The first thing to note is the composition: it should contain as few harmful substances as possible. Then we check the expiration date, the conditions for storing the paint, the content of useful substances. By the way, not all useful additives can have a good effect on hair. Each additional component in the paint, whether it is hair oil, royal jelly, plant extract and much more, needs a preliminary check for individual tolerability.

If you want to change the color of hair is not cardinally, you can go to the tint balms. Natural expensive paints usually have a temporary effect of staining and do not burn hair. Just right for those who love experiments and are not used to constancy.

Expensive paint - also not always an indicator of quality. Individual intolerance of components can begin even on the most expensive and "professional" paint. Very sensitive skin, prone to redness, is bound to become a victim. You can consider luck to be a good service in the beauty salon, when the master can offer several funds to choose from and pick up the composition that will do the least harm.

You should not depend on the change of hair color: sooner or later this happiness will end, but the allergy to hair dye, as we remember, is very insidious.

Coloring Tips

To color the hair as best as possible, you should acquire all the necessary tools: gloves, cape, hair clip, brush, bowl( not metal!).In addition, you can take any cream for the skin and gently apply on the hair growth line. Such a small trick will help to avoid damage to the skin.

Apply the mixture from the roots to the tips, starting from the rear, remove the leftovers, do not keep the composition for longer than the prescribed time. Wash off with warm water in gloves, thoroughly washing the skin of the head, and be sure to use hair balm after painting. Disappointed in the manufacturers, many try to change the color with the help of many food products: cinnamon, coffee, onion broth, a mixture of lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide, tea and. For example, if you combine brewed instant coffee with a bag of henna, adding iodine, and applying the mixture on your head, there is a chance of obtaining a pleasant chestnut shade.

Allergy to hair dye in this case, of course, will not make itself felt, but home recipes are fraught with the fact that no one controls the dosage of these or other components, and they can also have an allergy. The same cinnamon in the amount of three teaspoons can be even worse burning scalp paints, because in itself is no worse. Lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide for lightening hair - in general a very high risk, the second component in its pure form leads to extensive burns.

To get rid of the need to constantly tint hair can help tint balms, sparing the hair and gradually reducing the "no" effect of paints.

Summing up

Lethal outcomes from hair coloring are rare, but accurate. Is there a hair dye that does not cause allergies? Definitely not because of the individual intolerance of the individual components. It is impossible to completely change the color of hair or color it with gray without the use of chemistry, which means that all that remains is to be extremely cautious with it. Folk recipes can be useful if you need a weak effect, but for a cardinal change of the image without consequences you still have to pay, and sometimes the price of the matter is reduced not only to finance.