Patch tests to p-phenylenediamine (PPD) and related substances often show concurrent reactions that can be attributed to separate sensitization or cross-reactivity. In order to understand the health risks associated with cross-reactivity, we studied cross-reactivity of eight chemicals in vitro by
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology, 76(2), 165-167 (2010-03-17)
Hair coloring with henna has been popular in Turkey for years. In recent years since the tattoos are applied by the street vendors in most of the beach places in Turkey, skin coloring with henna has also increased. Henna can
Finding alternative hair dyes for individuals allergic to para-phenylenediamine (PPD) has been difficult. Newer permanent and demipermanent hair dyes that have replaced PPD with para-toluenediamine sulfate (PTDS) are now available. We examined whether individuals allergic to PPD will tolerate PPD-free
Cutaneous and ocular toxicology, 28(3), 104-106 (2009-06-26)
p-Phenylenediamine (PPD) is an important hair dye allergen, but there remains a reasonable suspicion that other hair dye chemicals may also be responsible for a proportion of the clinical burden of hair dye allergy. To assess to what extent presently