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 NZPA — An increase in people colouring their hair at a younger age has seen a "dramatic increase" in allergic reactions to hair dye, an allergy specialist says. Itching of the scalp, redness and swelling of the face were symptoms, the latest issue of Allergy Today magazine said. There had been a "dramatic increase in allergic reactions to hair dye internationally," said Dr Vincent St Aubyn Crump, of the Auckland Allergy Clinic. In the past, hair dye was used to cover grey hair, but more people were now using it at a younger age, especially teenagers , Dr Crump said. "Many people are also doing it themselves, and as the 'credit crunch' worsens, more and more will probably be doing so." Full story here. Get your Winter Issue of Allergy Today to find out all you need to know about hair dye allergies. |