UAE expat suffers burns after using hair dye without gloves

Dubai - The 29-year-old woman ended up in hospital for four days with excruciating pain.

A 29-year-old woman sustained severe chemical burns after she dyed her sister's hair without wearing gloves. 
All she wanted was to give her sister a new stylish hairdo, instead, she ended up in the hospital for four days with excruciating pain and hands twice their original size.
 
The woman was rushed to Rashid Hospital, where she is being treated for her burns. 
According to the hospital statement, the woman said that she bought the hair dye from a shop near her house. As she was in a hurry, she did not wear gloves and applied the dye with her bare hands, which caused swelling and blisters. She tried to treat her hands on her own by applying moisturiser at home for four days. As there was no improvement, she went to Rashid Hospital. 
Dr Marwan Al Zarouni, head of the Plastic Surgery Department at Rashid Hospital, said the patient was suffering from severe pain and had blisters all over her hands.
 
"Her hands were also swollen and she could not hold things due to the agonising pain she was suffering from. The woman was admitted to the hospital, where both the plastic surgery and dermatology teams started the treatment. It was found that she had a severe reaction from the dye and suffered from chemical burns," said Dr Al Zarouni.
 
He added the patient was kept in the hospital for four days and treated for her inflammation and redness with creams and other medicines. She was also given pain killers.
 
Following the treatment period, the patient was discharged in a healthy condition.
 
Dr Al Zarouni called on the public to use discretion while applying hair dye on their own at home.
 
"To avoid putting yourself in a similar situation, make sure to purchase branded hair dyes. Before applying, carry out a patch test on an area of your skin. Also don't forget to wear gloves," he added.
 
Dr Al Zarouni also advised those who suffer from a severe reaction from hair dye or other chemicals, to immediately visit the hospital instead of trying to treat it themselves.
 
"If a patient suffers from a chemical burn and it is left untreated, the blisters that form as a result of the burn can develop an infection causing further complications."
 
He said that those who have no experience in using hair dyes must seek professional help from salons. 

How to avoid chemical burns from hair dye:
.    Wear gloves when applying the dye
.    Only purchase branded hair dyes
.    Conduct a skin patch test
.    Read and follow the instructions