India is the land of colours, and when it comes to celebrating the spring festival commonly known as ‘Holi’, sometimes the aftermath of the celebration can be catastrophic. People generally indulge in playing Holi with toxic industrial dyes, and consequently land into a number of dermatological issues. This article intends to provide an insight into the various skin manifestations which are linked directly or indirectly to the use of different colours during Holi celebrations. Introduction: Cultural and religious practices can have substantial effects on the health of people.
Some of these practices may often result in health hazards, including skin diseases. One such cultural and religious practice is Holi, or the festival of colours, which is celebrated with lots of zeal and vigour every year throughout the country. Originally, the bright flowers that blossomed during spring…
