Homeopathy for Hair Dye Allergy

Large number of people including both male and female used hair dye to cover their grey hair and at times to even change their look. Due to harsh chemicals in hair dyes, it causes allergic reaction in few users. These allergic reaction are known as contact dermatitis. Symptoms of hair dye allergic reaction includes redness, itching, burning and flaking on the scalp. It is strongly recommended by Dermatologist to do a patch test on scalp before using the dye on whole scalp.

Chemicals in Hair dye

1.      (PPD) Para-phenylenediamine

2.      (PTDS) Para-toluenediamine sulfate

3.      Ammonia

4.      Peroxide

5.      Various fragrances and

6.      Pigments

Permanent hair dye have three components:-

1.      1,4-Diaminobenzene or 2,5-Diaminotouene

2.      Coupling agent

3.      Oxidant

Steps Of Mechanism of Dye Colouring:-

1.      Oxidation of 1,4-Diaminobenzene to Quinone

2.      Reaction of diimine with coupler compound.

3.      Oxidation to give final dye.

Precautions while using Hair Dye:

1.      Always follow Hair Dye package directions very carefully.

2.      Always wear a hand gloves before applying hair dye.

3.      Never leave hair dye on hair for longer duration.

4.      After using hair dye, rinse your scalp thoroughly.

5.      Pregnant female and Lactation mother should not use hair dye.

Patch Test:-

Dr. Abhishek KasanaC.M.D Aura Homeopathy Clinic- India, always recommend to follow all the instruction provided on hair dye pack, and always perform a patch test before applying on scalp. In patch test person is directed to apply a small quantity of dye either to elbow or behind your year. Wait 24 hours to check if allergic symptoms develop, and if no symptoms develop it is considered as safe for use.

Symptoms :-

·         Allergic reaction due to use of hair dye can develop with in 30 minutes to 72 hours. Following are the symptoms.

·         Swollen, itchy eye along with redness

·         Skin rashes around ears, hair line, neck or beard.

·         Urticaria

·         Sneezing

·         Wheezing along with dyspnoea

·         Anaphylactic shock

TOP HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR HAIR DYE ALLERGIES

1.      Arsenic Album - It is is prescribed when patient complains of skin rashes with burning, itching and swelling. Patient is very restless.

2.      Apis Mellifica -Patient complains of hives with severe itching, burning and stinging sensations. Allergic skin rashes along with dyspnoea and asthmatic symptoms is characterstic of this medicine.

3.      Natrum Muriaticum -Best homeopathic medicine for hair dye allergy with dry skin eruptions on the margin of scalp. Patient complains of raw, red and inflamed skin with crusty eruption. Itching on skin gets worse in warm room and better in the open air. Intense craving for common salt.

4.      Sulphur - Sulphur is the Best Homeopathic medicine for allergies due to hair use, patient complains of red skin rashes, with extreme itching and burning. Patient have strong aversion to bath, even in summer season, with dirty, unhealthy skin, scratching constantly and feels better from scratching.

5.      Sepia -Sepia is selected when patient complains of itching, which is not relieved by scratching. Eruptions like ring worm on the scalp. Skin allergy- hives, better in warm room  and worse in open air is characterstic.