Hair Cosmetics for the Hair Loss Patient

AbstractMedical professionals that treat patients with alopecia usually lack knowledge about hair cosmetics. Trichologists focus on hair cycling and growth problems and not on the hair shaft integrity. This may lead to abandon of the use of the prescribed treatment, such as topical minoxidil or to inadequate traumatic grooming habits that may jeopardize hair follicle health. Shampoos, hair dyes, and hair-straightening products may alter hair fiber structure, remove lipids, and elude protein. Hair procedures such as hair dying and straightening have side effects and health concerns, especially for pregnant women or sensitive hair and scalp patients. Hair breakage, follicle traction, frizz, contact dermatitis, and mutagenicity are possible side effects of hair cosmetics misuse. The proper use of hair care products may help to increase patients' adherence to alopecia treatments and avoid health problems related to inadequate application of hair cosmetics and procedures.

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Contact-Allergic Reactions to Cosmetics

Journal of Allergy ◽

10.1155/2011/467071 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

An Goossens

Keyword(s):

Contact Dermatitis ◽

Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽

Allergic Reactions ◽

Hair Dyes ◽

Contact Allergens ◽

Contact Urticaria ◽

The Future ◽

Golden Standard ◽

Hair Care ◽

Allergic Contact

Contact-allergic reactions to cosmetics may be delayed-type reactions such as allergic and photo-allergic contact dermatitis, and more exceptionally also immediate-type reactions, that is, contact urticaria. Fragrances and preservative agents are the most important contact allergens, but reactions also occur to category-specific products such as hair dyes and other hair-care products, nail cosmetics, sunscreens, as well as to antioxidants, vehicles, emulsifiers, and, in fact, any possible cosmetic ingredient. Patch and prick testing to detect the respective culprits remains the golden standard for diagnosis, although additional tests might be useful as well. Once the specific allergens are identified, the patients should be informed of which products can be safely used in the future.

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Scanning Electron Microscope Evaluation of Hair Dye Effects on the Cuticle Cells of Canine Hair

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100120084 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 678-679

Author(s):

F. Al-Bagdadi ◽

L. Ruhr ◽

L. Archibald ◽

C. Titkemeyer

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Hair Shaft ◽

Hair Dyes ◽

Hair Dye ◽

Hair Roots ◽

Mixed Breed ◽

Hair Care ◽

Scientific Documentation ◽

Scanning Electron

Skin and hair are exposed to environmental factors such as pollutants sun & water(Garcia et al 1978). Hair care products are designed to reduce the damage of environmental influences and for cosmetic reasons. Hair dye products are brought into contact with the hair shaft and the scalp, and on occasions, may penetrate as deeply as the hair roots (Stuttgen 1981). Some of the constituents of hair dyes have been related to skin allergies, nervousness and toxicity (Stuttgen 1981).Only in recent years, in part due to the rising demands for scientific documentation of advertising claims has interest been focused on the development of reliable measurements for the safety of hair dye products.The hair cuticle cells are critical to the preservation of the physical integrity of the hair fibers of the cortex (Wolfram 1972). The scant and controversial information on the effects of hair dye products on the hair shaft and on the epidermis led to this investigation. This study, was conducted by the use of scanning electron microscopy, of mixed-breed dogs subjected to intensive usage of hair dye products reports the changes of the cuticle of the hair shaft and the epidermis.

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Occupational and non‐occupational allergic contact dermatitis to hair dyes in Greece. A 10‐year retrospective study

Contact Dermatitis ◽

10.1111/cod.13598 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 83 (4) ◽

pp. 277-285

Author(s):

Stamatis Gregoriou ◽

Styliani Mastraftsi ◽

Eleni Hatzidimitriou ◽

Antonis Tsimpidakis ◽

Electra Nicolaidou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Contact Dermatitis ◽

Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽

Hair Dyes ◽

Allergic Contact

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Cicatricial alopecia following allergic contact dermatitis from hair dyes: a rare clinical presentation

Contact Dermatitis ◽

10.1111/cod.13974 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tanvi Dev ◽

Ejaz Khan ◽

Utpal Patel ◽

Kaushal Verma

Keyword(s):

Contact Dermatitis ◽

Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Hair Dyes ◽

Allergic Contact

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Local Side Effects Caused by Hair Dye Use in Females: Cross-sectional Survey

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ◽

10.1177/120347541201600108 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 39-44 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Khalid M. Alghamdi ◽

Noura A. Moussa

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Hair Loss ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Hair Dyes ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Hair Dye ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Relevant Variables ◽

Skin Redness ◽

Local Side

Background: Despite its association with a number of side effects, hair dye use is common worldwide. Objective: To explore the local side effects of hair dye use and to relate these effects to features of hair dyeing. Methods: A questionnaire about hair dye use was distributed to a random sample of 650 female patients at various outpatient clinics in 2008. Results: A total of 567 females returned the questionnaire (87.2% response rate). Of these respondents, 82.6% (464 of 562) had used hair dye products in the past. The mean age at first use was 22.23 ± 7.05 years, and the median time between two consecutive dyes was 6 months. Of these respondents, 76.8% (354 of 461) used permanent dyes. Participants reported that they suffered skin redness caused by hair dyes (15.1%, 65 of 431), had scaling (14.4%, 60 of 417), or had itchiness (31.3%, 134 of 428). In addition, 74% (262 of 354) of the participants reported that they had issues with the texture or condition of hair following hair dye use; 77.7% (314 of 404) reported split ends, whereas 69.6% (273 of 392) reported hair dryness, 69.4% (256 of 369) lusterless hair, 77.2% (308 of 399) excessive hair loss, and 53.6% (210 of 392) excessive hair graying. Furthermore, 55.1% (196 of 356) of the participants reported a slowing of hair growth. The total number of hair dyeing events was associated with increased hair loss (p = .04) and excessive graying (p < .001) after controlling for all relevant variables. Conclusion: Hair dye is associated with local side effects to the skin and hair. Increased public awareness of these risks could help inform consumer choices and reduce excessive use.

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