Insights into hair dye use and self-reported adverse skin reactions in the Dutch general population: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hair dyes are widely used in daily life. However, data on self-reported adverse skin reactions are scarce.

Objectives

To estimate the proportion of lifetime hair dye use and self-reported adverse skin reactions in the Dutch general population, and to investigate the association between (adverse skin reactions to) hair dye use and contact allergy-related factors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study collected questionnaire-derived data from the Lifelines cohort. Logistic regression analyses were conducted between (adverse skin reactions to) hair dye use and black henna tattoo use, reactions to henna tattoos, patch testing, hand eczema and an occupation as hairdresser or beautician.

Results

The proportion of hair dye use was 63.1% of 70 987 participants,

SUBMITTER: Rosenberg FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11795336 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature