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Hair dye‐sensitized hairdressers: the cross‐reaction pattern with new generation hair dyes
Author(s) -
Fuchs Anne,
Van Der Walle Henk,
Henny Vida,
Smits Luuk
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0536.2002.460601.x
Subject(s) - hair dyes , p phenylenediamine , dermatology , chemistry , contact allergy , allergy , contact dermatitis , organic chemistry , dyeing , medicine , immunology
Hair dye allergies are a frequent cause of occupational skin disease among hairdressers. Conventional hair dyes contain 4‐phenylenediamine (PPD), 2, 5‐diaminotoluene sulfate (DTS) and 2‐nitro‐4‐phenylenediamine (ONPPD) as allergens. In new generation hair dyes, FD & C and D & C dyes are used in the hair dye formulations. This study investigated the cross‐reaction pattern of new generation hair dyes among hairdressers ( n = 40) with a known allergy to PPD and/or DTS and/or ONPPD. In the 40 hairdressers no positive reactions were observed to the single FD & C and D & C dyes. In two hairdressers, doubtful reactions were observed to one or more of the hair dye formulations. The data from this study suggest that for hairdressers sensitized to PPD and/or DTS and/or ONPPD this new generation of hair dyes is a safe alternative for use in their salons.