Carnival of colours, or victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive. Along with fond memories of gulal, rain dancing, pichkaris and bhang, if you have repeated nightmares of skin and eye allergies or other serious problems due to the colours, this article is for you.
Traditionally, natural powders derived from sandalwood, turmeric and flowers were used to celebrate Holi. However, ever since artificial colors were developed and found to be significantly cheaper than the natural sources, these new types of colors have begun dominating the market in India. These Holi colors are a risk all by themselves as many of them contain artificial ingredients that can causes severe skin allergies. Ingredients such as prussian blue and gentian violet are known causes of dermatitis (skin irritation or inflammation).
The dry colors generally used are Red gulal or colored talc known as “abir”.These are formulated as dry powders with a colorant and a base. The base may have contaminated starch or wheat flour. The colorants are allergens and irritant to the skin. To add sparkle mica dust is added to dry powders which is abrasive to the skin. The preference for darker and more longer-lasting colors led people to use synthetic colors. Most synthetic colors are made from oxidized metals or industrial dyes which are often toxic chemicals. Dry powders also cause irritation and allergies to skin, eyes and even the throat if inhaled.
While playing wet holi, the colors are mixed with water and sprayed by pichkaris or filled in balloons or poured through containers. Oxidized metals or industrial dyes mixed with engine oil or other solvents were often used in such wet colors.
In the recent times and with awareness and environmental concerns the trend to play holy with non-toxic, eco-friendly and homemade natural colors that are extracted from flower petals and sandalwood. These natural colors are easily prepared at home.
Dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis is another plausible allergy occurring due to chemical reaction of colours. The allergy cause severe itching, pain and blistering.
Rhinitis: The allergic reaction is an inflammation of the nasal membrane, wherein one experiences nasal congestion, discharge, itching and sneezing.
Asthma: Artificial colours can also cause severe damage to the airways, or developing asthma. In this allergic condition, one experiences breathing difficulty and breath shortness.
Pneumonitis: Another possible allergic condition occurring due to inhalation of chemically treated colours is pneumonitis, wherein one experiences fever, chest tightness, fatigue and breathing difficulty.
Besides direct influence, chemically prepared colours can also act as toxins that get into body through skin pores, mouth, ears or nose. In this manner, these colours are the reason for causing toxicity within the body. Metal extracts are also used for preparation of chemical colours, which are also responsible for some serious health concerns.
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This medication is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose).
This medication does not work immediately and should not be used to treat sudden asthma attacks or other breathing problems.This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways.
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Fexofenadine is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children.
Fexofenadine is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.
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Holi festival may be celebrated with various cultures and people of different states might be following different traditions. But, what makes Holi so unique and special is the spirit of it which remains the same throughout the country and even across the globe, wherever it is celebrated.
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Traditionally, natural powders derived from sandalwood, turmeric and flowers were used to celebrate Holi. However, ever since artificial colors were developed and found to be significantly cheaper than the natural sources, these new types of colors have begun dominating the market in India. These Holi colors are a risk all by themselves as many of them contain artificial ingredients that can causes severe skin allergies. Ingredients such as prussian blue and gentian violet are known causes of dermatitis (skin irritation or inflammation).
Skin Hazards During Holi Festival:
The dry colors generally used are Red gulal or colored talc known as “abir”.These are formulated as dry powders with a colorant and a base. The base may have contaminated starch or wheat flour. The colorants are allergens and irritant to the skin. To add sparkle mica dust is added to dry powders which is abrasive to the skin. The preference for darker and more longer-lasting colors led people to use synthetic colors. Most synthetic colors are made from oxidized metals or industrial dyes which are often toxic chemicals. Dry powders also cause irritation and allergies to skin, eyes and even the throat if inhaled.
While playing wet holi, the colors are mixed with water and sprayed by pichkaris or filled in balloons or poured through containers. Oxidized metals or industrial dyes mixed with engine oil or other solvents were often used in such wet colors.
In the recent times and with awareness and environmental concerns the trend to play holy with non-toxic, eco-friendly and homemade natural colors that are extracted from flower petals and sandalwood. These natural colors are easily prepared at home.
Skin Allergies
Eczema: One of the most common skin complications occurring due to effect of artificial colours. In this allergic condition, skin becomes scaly and appears to be inflamed. Besides, it has flaking and blisters that cause itchiness of highest degree.Dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis is another plausible allergy occurring due to chemical reaction of colours. The allergy cause severe itching, pain and blistering.
Rhinitis: The allergic reaction is an inflammation of the nasal membrane, wherein one experiences nasal congestion, discharge, itching and sneezing.
Asthma: Artificial colours can also cause severe damage to the airways, or developing asthma. In this allergic condition, one experiences breathing difficulty and breath shortness.
Pneumonitis: Another possible allergic condition occurring due to inhalation of chemically treated colours is pneumonitis, wherein one experiences fever, chest tightness, fatigue and breathing difficulty.
Indirect Influence
Besides direct influence, chemically prepared colours can also act as toxins that get into body through skin pores, mouth, ears or nose. In this manner, these colours are the reason for causing toxicity within the body. Metal extracts are also used for preparation of chemical colours, which are also responsible for some serious health concerns.
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Montelukast:
USES: Montelukast is used regularly to prevent the wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma and decrease the number of asthma attacks.
Montelukast is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your rescue inhaler.
This medication is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose).
This medication does not work immediately and should not be used to treat sudden asthma attacks or other breathing problems.This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways.
What is Fexofenadine?
USES: Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Fexofenadine is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children.
Fexofenadine is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.
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This festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair ruptured relationships. In this Holi, let we do not allow allergies to ruin our festival, let's make this festival happier, safer and enjoyable than ever.
Holi festival may be celebrated with various cultures and people of different states might be following different traditions. But, what makes Holi so unique and special is the spirit of it which remains the same throughout the country and even across the globe, wherever it is celebrated.
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Our Motto is to keep World Healthy and we are well determined to it.
HAPPY READING..
- P.A.I.D, (Patient Awareness Initiative Department) Quest Biotech India Pvt. Ltd.
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ReplyDeleteIt's a must read and Useful post. We all should be aware of allergic Gulal Powder while buying it for Holi. Thank You for sharing this.