Severe Hair Dye Reaction: A Cautionary Tale
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A 19-year-old French teen named Estelle nearly died after using a dark hair dye containing para-phenylenediamine (PPD)—a common ingredient in permanent dyes. 🔹 What Happened Wanted to go from blonde to brunette and mixed the dye herself. Did only a 30-minute patch test instead of the recommended 48 hours. Within hours her scalp itched and…
