Understanding health risks and allergies associated with PPD

Allergies to PPD are a very common problem among anyone that dyes their hair, men and women alike. To understand the problems associated with PPD we must first learn what PPD is along with the various places we can come in contact with the substance.

What is PPD?

PPD is the abbreviation for Paraphenylenediamine, which is a chemical substance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has PPD listed as a contact allergen. The information provided by this agency explains that exposure to PPD can be done through the skin, ingesting, inhaling, and eye contact. Symptoms of exposure include bronchial asthma, throat irritation, and sensitization dermatitis. In 2006, the American Contact Dermatitis Society voted PPD the Allergen of the Year.

Where is PPD found?

PPD is found in wide array of industries and is found in dark colored cosmetics, fur dyes, photographic developer, printing inks, greases, oils, temporary tattoos, lithography plates, greases, photocopying inks, gasoline, and permanent hair dyes.

PPD is a popular ingredient used in creating permanent dye that will provide that natural look. Once the dye is placed on the hair, it cannot be removed by shampooing but will fade with time.

What are the allergy signs to PPD?

In most cases, the reaction is mild and will only be seen as dermatitis of the upper eyelids or the rims of the ears. Severe cases have been seen that involve red and swollen scalp and face. The eyelids may be swollen shut and the dermatitis reaction seen in mild cases can be widespread with severe cases.

What are the severe allergy signs to PPD?

Severe reactions to PPD can be urticaria and anaphylaxis, which are both severe types of rashes.

To be safe around PPD

In order to use PPD safely hairdressers and even film developers wear gloves and in some cases, other garments to protect their skin from coming into contact with the substance.

Other names for PPD include PPDA, Benzenediamine, Orsin, Paraphenylenediamine, para-Aminoaniline, para-Diaminobenzene, Rodol, and Ursol.

What should I do to avoid PPD allergy?

The answer to this question is if you wish to dye, your hair is to use products that do not contain PPD. The sad news is that if you are looking on the shelves at your grocery store or pharmacy, you will not find a permanent hair dye that does not contain this substance or other substances and ingredients that can be just as harmful.

You should look for an all-natural hair-coloring product is you are concerned about the allergy risks involved with PPD. The hair coloring products from Advanced Cosmetic Technologies does not use PPD and provides everyone with a plant based dyes and botanicals that will color permanently without any health risks or allergic reactions. To learn more about their products you can visit, http://www.actnaturals.com/product-info.html