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Article: Allergic reactions to hair dye one the rise, warn boffins
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- The Hindustan Times
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- February 2, 2007
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London, Feb 2 -- A new study has boffins warning that as an increasing number of younger people turn to dying their hair, they now face the risk of increased allergic reactions to hair dye.
The study, which appeared in this week's BMJ, warned that allergic reactions may lead to dermatitis on the face, as well as facial swelling in severe cases.
More than two thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other related agents that cause allergies.
The sensitisation from the ingredients in hair colour can extend to sensitisation of other products of same or similar composition, including but ...