Allergy to hair dye

Unfortunately, one cannot insure against the development of allergic manifestations in hair dye. We will tell you more about this form of allergy.

Hair dyes help create a unique look. Currently, there are many different dyeing products that help change the natural color of curls. The peculiarity of such paints is that they have different shades and are available in different countries, the products differ in their chemical composition, namely, what ingredients are included in their composition.

Modern paints contain, as a rule, quite a lot of chemical components. Each of them has its own characteristics of impact on the human body. The ingress of such substances on the scalp leads to allergic symptoms in some women.

It is worth noting that an allergy to paint is an individual reaction. For example, one woman may have it, but another may not. This largely depends on the individual sensitivity of the body to the chemical components present in the composition of the product. Such substances, getting into a sensitized (sensitive) organism, act as allergens - that is, substances that provoke adverse allergy symptoms.

Many women are wondering if there are such hair dyes that can not provoke an allergy at all. Doctors note that, unfortunately, there is a risk of allergic rashes after using coloring compounds.Moreover, this risk is significantly increased in people who are predisposed to the development of allergies. And also in the group of "high risk", if possible the appearance of allergic manifestations includes women who have been diagnosed with bronchial asthma.

Experts identify several components that can provoke the appearance of allergies, with a high degree of probability. Quite often found are several substances.

• Methylaminophenol. This substance is found not only in some hair-dyeing products, but also in other cosmetics. This component is labeled as part of the product, usually as Methylaminophenol.
• Isatin. It is mainly found in products with a relatively low resistance.
• Paraphenylenediamine. This component contributes to the fact that the paint applied to the hair lasts a long time. Some experts believe that this component more often than others provokes the appearance of allergic rashes.

The clinical signs of allergies after exposure to scalp hair dye may be different. Symptoms also vary in severity. For example, one woman after using the paint will have only a slight burning sensation or an itchy rash, and the other after applying a similar product - Quincke's edema.

One of the most common manifestations of an allergy to a coloring composition is the appearance of severe itching of the head. Moreover, this symptom usually occurs within 20-25 minutes from the moment the product is applied to the skin. Itching in some cases can be so unbearable, it can significantly worsen well-being.

The occurrence of itching during the exposure of the paint is a warning symptom. If this clinical sign only intensifies over time, then in this case, doctors recommend that you not tolerate and immediately wash off the dye product from the skin. After this, it is imperative to assess the condition of the skin. An ordinary mirror is suitable for this. If red spots or even blisters appear on the skin that are very itchy, then in this case, with a greater degree of probability, this indicates the development of an allergy.

In addition to red spots and itchy blisters, allergies can manifest themselves in a different way. So, the development of an allergic pathology may be indicated by the appearance of:

• swelling of the face, neck, ears and lips;
• strong peeling of the skin in places of contact with paint;
• sudden onset of a runny nose with watery discharge from the nose;
• lacrimation.

One of the most dangerous allergic conditions in allergies is Quincke's edema. This pathology can manifest itself even in a person after the first application of allergenic paint. The danger of this pathological condition lies largely in the fact that it develops, as a rule, rather quickly and can lead to acute respiratory failure. If medical care is rendered untimely, this is fraught with extremely dangerous consequences.

Quincke edema is accompanied by the development of a number of adverse symptoms. This pathology proceeds with the appearance of severe swelling of the face and neck. Severe swelling leads to compression of the larynx, which means it also becomes a cause of respiratory failure. The face with Quincke's edema changes. In this case, the eye cracks usually narrow, and the lips, on the contrary, become larger due to the accumulation of fluid.

Adverse symptoms of a paint allergy can occur in women of any age. At the same time, ladies with increased individual sensitivity of the body to various chemical components are at risk.

In order to get rid of an allergic reaction that occurs after using hair dye, you can use several methods.The first thing to do is thoroughly rinse the product off the scalp. It is recommended to do this immediately after the appearance of adverse manifestations of allergies.

Eliminate the adverse effects of allergies with special drugs - antihistamines. They contain components that help reduce skin itching, as well as eliminate puffiness. Such medicines include, for example, Suprastin, Zirtek, Claritin, and many others.

When symptoms of Quincke's edema appear, doctors advise not to conduct only home treatment, but be sure to seek medical advice. This will help reduce the risk of adverse effects.

To reduce skin itching, which in most cases accompanies skin allergic rashes, you can rinse your hair with a solution of pharmacy chamomile.

For rinsing, you can also use decoctions made of nettles and oak. Typically, such remedies help with minor allergic manifestations. If the allergy manifested itself strongly, then in this case the use of special medicines is required.

The choice of hair dye is a fairly responsible task. Choosing a product to change the color of your hair is recommended not only by color or by the name of the company that produces it. It is advisable to pay attention to the chemical composition of the product. The presence of paraphenylenediamine and isatin in it indicates that such a paint in a woman hypersensitive to the effects of these substances can provoke the appearance of allergic rashes.

But it is also very important to check its shelf life before buying a dye product. Doctors do not recommend painting with expired paints. The use of such cosmetics increases the risk of allergies and other adverse symptoms. Yes, and the result of a change in hair color may not be exactly as we would like. That is why before buying a product, its shelf life is recommended to be surely checked.

Currently, professional paints are becoming very popular. Such products are usually of high quality and can achieve the desired shade of hair. These funds were first used only by professionals in beauty salons, but now they can be bought in almost any cosmetic store.

Many women think that having bought the paint of some well-known company, they are insured against the adverse effects of its use. However, this is not quite true. Unfortunately, the higher the popularity rating of paint, the more often, as a rule, it is faked. At the same time, unscrupulous manufacturers significantly change the chemical composition of the product and can even add toxic components to it. The use of such hair dyes is extremely dangerous, as it can lead not only to the appearance of allergic symptoms, but even to a chemical burn of the scalp and other adverse effects.

Modern manufacturers of hair dyes try to protect their consumers as much as possible from various adverse manifestations after using the hair dyes that they produce. At the same time, they try to make sure that the product retains its stability and allows you to achieve the desired shade of hair. Some manufacturers choose ammonia-free staining technology. It is believed that such a paint does not contain ammonia products in its composition, which means that it can slightly provoke the appearance of adverse symptoms.

Some beauties believe that in order not to encounter adverse allergy symptoms, only natural dyes should be painted. These include henna and basma. Of course, these products are of natural origin, which means that they do not contain such an abundance of chemical components as ordinary hair dyes.

However, henna and basma have not only advantages, but also certain disadvantages. These include, for example, a small color palette of shades. The use of such funds, of course, reduces the risk of allergies, but does not completely exclude it. Use such products for hair coloring can only be with their good tolerance.

One of the options for dyeing, in which there is a relatively small damage to the hair, is highlighting. In this case, locks of curls are painted with a slight indent from the roots.

To date, there is not a single paint that in one hundred percent of cases would guarantee the impossibility of allergies. In general, experts advise to conduct any experiments with paint carefully. If, after applying the coloring agent, allergic manifestations have occurred on the scalp, then its use should be abandoned. In this case, it is better to choose some alternative product.

Before applying any paint, it is imperative to conduct an individual sensitivity test. Such recommendations are given not only by allergists, but also by manufacturers of these products. The need for this test is indicated in the special instructions, which are in the package with paint. If after such a preliminary examination allergic symptoms appear on the skin, then it is better to refuse to use the product in the future.

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