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Even though PPD (para-phenylenediamine) has been severely restricted in most popular brands, in some parts of Europe 4% of total content is still allowed. Germany, France and Sweden have banned it completely.

Despite the ban, dermatologists continue to report increasing cases of dermatitis. One study revealed that cases have doubled in the last 6 years. Between 1965 and 1975 a clinic in London reported 11 patients who had non-occupational PPD allergy (those who were not hairdressers) but in recent years the figure has increased to 40 cases each year.

Apparently, the problem is worse in the Far East where hair dyeing is very popular using brands which don’t heed the PPD warning. Thailand is reported as having more than 1m sensitive adults. So “if you have any skin problems and regularly dye your hair – check the list of ingredients” says Edith Maskell of Bromley Health Management.

Source : British Medical Journal, 2007; 334 – 220).

Wednesday, 7 March 2007

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