A man from Blackburn, Ryan Briggs, recently shared his terrifying experience after suffering a severe allergic reaction to hair dye that left him resembling the animated character ‘Megamind'.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction can include itching ... Mehendi's drying effect on the hair or the accumulation of dye ...

Using natural dyes, limiting colouring frequency, and investing in proper hair care can minimise these risks. Changing your hair colour can be an exciting way to refresh your look and express your ...

The vast majority of reactions to hair-dye products are caused by PPD. [4–6] In past years, PPD was used in permanent hair dyes but not in semipermanent dyes. More recently, PPD has been used in ...

However, the possibility that she suffered a rare allergic reaction to a chemical in the dye will be investigated in a post-mortem examination. Tabatha’s grandfather John Bell, 59, said she had no ...

A chemical compound used in many permanent hair dyes has been named Allergen of the Year for 2025 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS). Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate (PTDS) is an ...