Frequent use of commercial hair dyes can lead to hair loss?
Coloring hair to express individuality or conceal gray hair can potentially lead to hair loss?
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Conventional oxidation hair dyes found on the market are typically two-part systems. Part 1 contains the chemicals that can represent the actual hair color, as well as an alkalizing agent that lifts the hair cuticle. Part 2 contains hydrogen peroxide, which strongly oxidizes the chemicals in Part 1 to develop the dye color and breaks down the melanin pigment in the hair to bleach it.
There are concerns about the safety of some coloring molecules used in these dyes. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) recently notified hair dye manufacturers to phase out the use of several potentially harmful chemicals. Five specific substances have been flagged for administrative pre-notification, indicating an upcoming ban: o-aminophenol, m-phenylenediamine hydrochloride, m-phenylenediamine, catechol, and pyrogallol.
Furthermore, the MFDS is conducting safety assessments on a broader list of 76 hair dye ingredients. Any ingredient found to have potential genotoxic effects will likely be added to the banned list in the future and less harmful ingredients will still be allowed for use, but with maximum usage may limit.
In addition to synthetic dyes, alkaline agents and strong oxidizing agents are also harmful ingredients for people with hair loss. Even though hair coloring processes are often completed within 10-20 minutes, repeated dyeing can still lead to hair loss. Despite the short application time, regular coloring (once a month or every other month) can accumulate damage over time. Therefore, it is advisable to limit hair dyeing frequency.
After dyeing your hair, be sure to wash your hair and scalp thoroughly with shampoo to prevent the dye from remaining on your scalp for an extended period. Also, take extra care to prevent dye from coming into contact with your scalp.
