Skin Conditions
Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes
Moderate
ICD-10: L23 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रंगों से एलर्जी · தமிழ்: சாயங்களால் ஒவ்வாமை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬಣ್ಣಗಳಿಂದ ಅಲರ್ಜಿ · తెలుగు: రంగుల వల్ల అలెర్జీ · বাংলা: রঙের অ্যালার্জি · मराठी: रंगांमुळे ऍलर्जी · ગુજરાતી: રંગોથી એલર્જી
About this condition
This skin condition occurs when certain dyes in clothing, cosmetics, or hair products trigger an allergic immune response. The affected skin becomes red, itchy, and may develop blisters or scales at the contact site. It is commonly seen in people who frequently use hair dyes, colored fabrics, or makeup containing chemical colorants.
Common symptoms
itchy skin
red rash
skin blisters
burning sensation
dry scaly patches
skin irritation
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 3 days or worsen
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रंगों से एलर्जी · त्वचा पर लाल चकत्ते · खुजली वाली एलर्जी · डाई से त्वचा रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சாயங்களால் ஒவ்வாமை · தோல் அரிப்பு · தோல் சிவப்பு · சாயம் தோல் நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬಣ್ಣಗಳಿಂದ ಅಲರ್ಜಿ · ಚರ್ಮದ ತುರಿಕೆ · ಚರ್ಮ ಕೆಂಪು ಕಲೆಗಳು · ಡೈ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రంగుల వల్ల అలెర్జీ · చర్మపు దురద · చర్మంపై ఎరుపు మచ్చలు · డై చర్మ వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | রঙের অ্যালার্জি · ত্বকে চুলকানি · ত্বকের লাল দাগ · ডাই থেকে চর্মরোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | रंगांमुळे ऍलर्जी · त्वचेवर खाज · त्वचेवर लाल ठिपके · डाई त्वचा रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | રંગોથી એલર્જી · ચામડી પર ખંજવાળ · ચામડી પર લાલ ડાઘ · ડાઈ ચામડી રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes?
itchy skin, red rash, skin blisters, burning sensation, dry scaly patches, skin irritation.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 3 days or worsen
Is Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms persist beyond 3 days or worsen.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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