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Hair Color Kidney Damage : In recent times, hair loss has become a problem from children to adults. As a part of this, they are dyeing their hair to change their looks and cover the white hair. In a way, it becomes a part of many beauty routines. But did you know? Experts say that some of the chemicals in these colors have an effect on health, especially on the kidneys and liver. Now let’s see how these affect health.
Effect on kidneys
Kidneys act as a natural filter in our body. The liver also helps in detoxifying the body. They play an important role in removing toxic substances and waste from the blood. But when the hair is dyed.. some of the chemicals enter the scalp and from there it goes into the blood stream. Chemicals like para-phenylenediamine and amino phenols are particularly harmful. These are mostly found in synthetic dyes.
If those types of colors are used repeatedly and in large doses, it will negatively affect the filtering capacity of the kidneys and liver function. A study says that it can cause liver inflammation or mild inflammation. The study was published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. It states that exposure to high amounts of PPD can cause severe kidney problems and liver problems. It has been published that kidney failure can also occur if the condition worsens.
What precautions should be taken
Dyeing your hair every time does not affect the kidneys and liver. So you need to be aware of when to be careful. If the effect of color chemicals in the body.. some symptoms will appear. Swelling, fatigue, or weakness in the legs, ankles, or hands at that time. If symptoms persist such as loss of appetite or persistent nausea, changes in urine, swelling around the eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Choose hair color that does not contain chemicals. Or focus on the factors that cause hair to turn black naturally.
It’s better if they stay away
People with chronic kidney disease or hypertension, liver problems should avoid hair color. Second, people with diabetes should also be careful. People with sensitive skin or allergies should take precautions. It is better for those who often or use dark colors for their hair to reduce the use of colors.
If you want to dye your hair..
If you want to prevent kidney and liver problems.. some measures should be taken. Natural color should be used. If you buy from the market, choose ammonia-free and PPD-free products. Herbal colors or semi-permanent colors should be used. No matter what you try, you should do a patch test first to avoid the risk of allergy. It is better to take expert advice.
Note: Information collected from various studies, researches and health journals is provided here as usual for your understanding. This information is not a substitute for medical care or treatment. Regarding health.. you should definitely consult a doctor if you have any doubts. Please note that ‘ABP Country’ and ‘ABP Network’ do not take any responsibility for the matters mentioned in this article.
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