Extreme Allergic Reactions to hair dye could cause death

The news of the recent tragic death of 17 year old Tabitha McCourt published in the Daily Mail addressed the risks of using hair dye. It is believed Tabitha suffered an extreme allergic reaction to the dye just 20 minutes after applying the product to her hair.

This was the second story published by the Mail in recent weeks on severe allergic reaction to home hair dyes. Earlier in the month the Mail ran the story of Mariade Kelly who ended up in a hospital high dependency unit after using a home hair dye.

Allergic reactions to hair dye can develop at any time even if you have used the same products for years. The chemical para-phenylenediamine (PPD) which is a common allergen banned in many European countries is one of the likely causes of the allergic reaction suffered by Mrs Kelly.

PPD remains in many products on the UK market, it has been linked to a number of severe allergic reactions. It is toxic to the immune system, skin, liver, kidneys and respiratory system. It is a skin sensitizer which can stimulate the nervous system to cause a variety of allergic reactions.

If you have suffered injuries as a result of treatment at a hair salon or by a mobile hair dresser or you are a hair dresser that has suffered with damaged to your health as a result of your job then please contact Martyn Trenerry on 01708 784042 or Holly Nichols on 01708 784066 whom will be able to advise on your claim

The risks of dying hair for men

More men are turning to hair dye to keep the greys at bay. Many men use progressive over the counter products, as the change in colour is gradual and less noticeable.

A risk with these products is that many of them contain lead acetate which is a known carcinogen. The levels within these products are very low but can still have adverse effects, these products should not be used on facial hair or broken skin as irritation and redness will likely develop.

This has resulted in many men turning to female hair dye or to a professional to achieve the desired outcome. It is becoming less of embarrassing subject for men with more men including celebrities like Wayne Rooney admitting that they have turned to the services of professionals to hide their greys.

There is of course always risk with having hair dyed, we would suggest that you undergo skin and strand test before any products are applied to your hair as your hair may not be able to withstand the processing.

Hair can quite easily be over processed by dying resulting in hair breakage and damage to the hair follicles, which could leave you with bald patches, dry hair, hair of varying lengths and damage to your scalp.

If you have suffered injuries as a result of treatment at a hair salon or by a mobile hair dresser or you are a hair dresser that has suffered with damaged to your health as a result of your job then please contact Martyn Trenerry on 01708 784042 or Holly Nichols on 01708 784066 whom will be able to advise on your claim

Hair Transplant Surgery; Is it worth the risk?

Wayne Rooney underwent a much publicised hair transplant during the summer which seems to have taken quite well for the Manchester United striker. Rooney even recently had his new locks dyed brown as he was concerned about going grey.

Hair transplanting is a cosmetic procedure which is ever growing in popularity, the procedure harvests individual hair follicles from other parts of the scalp and transplants then into the balding area, the surgery can take hours to perform. Not only does the procedure take a long time but patients of the procedure will not know for in the region of 3 months if the transplant has been successful.

As with any surgical procedure there are risks; the follicle may die and the transplant may not take, the transplant can leave scarring and the hair growth maybe unnatural.

There is also the possibility of a mistake by the surgeon such as the grafts being to large, the hairline being placed in the wrong place, the hair being placed in the wrong direction or you could be left with a large disfiguring scar.

If you have undergone a hair transplant and are not happy with the outcome, please contact Martyn Trenerry on 01708 784042 to discuss the possibility of making a claim.