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Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Seven

Scalp Allergy Allergy to preservatives and hair dye can lead to severe discomfort and a red itching scalp. In general it is best to avoid the preservative Methylisothiazolinone (MI) as this is often the cause of the preservative allergies. Hair dye allergies are due to the permanent hair dye PPD. It is simple to check – if you get a rash after exposure you are very likely to be allergic. Your dermatologist can confirm this with a patch allergy test. If it’s confirmed, you will need to change to PPD-free hair dyes, which are generally much more temporary. Sun damage For those who have been losing hair from the top of the head and not wearing a hat whilst exposed to the sun (mostly men), this can cause sunspots on the top of the head. While they may just feel rough, they are a marker of very significant sun damage. They can lead on to different forms of skin cancer, that if allowed to progress, could become life threatening. There are a number of different treatments available from your doctor. It’s best to start each day with Actinica sunscreen. All sunscreens only last a maximum four hours in the sun, so be sure to top it up regularly. Hats are better, but not always practical. There is a vitamin supplement that reduces sun spots and skin cancers. The supplement Insolar from Blackmores, taken twice a day, will make a significant difference. As for putting the hair back on, that is another story but best attempted as soon as hair loss is detected. BEAUTY pindaramagazine.com.au Pindara Magazine 67


Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Seven
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