Bindi allergies: Causes, symptoms and prevention measures.

Last updated:March 06, 2025, 17:43 IST

All the married women in India, they definitely put a dot. It is considered a sign of honeymoon. But putting a dot is not good for health. This can cause many skin infections.

Instead of bindi, put kumkum or sandalwood vaccine on the forehead (image-canva)

What is bindi skin allergy: Putting a dot has religious significance. Every married woman definitely applies it. But nowadays, chemical is used a lot in the dot that is being sold in the market, which is causing skin diseases. In medical language, it is called Bindi Allergy. By applying the dot, many times there are scars on the forehead.

Bindi’s glue is not fine
Dermatologist at Bangalore’s Skin Matrix Clinic Dr. Suganya Naidu She says that the glue that is used to paste the bindi is made from a chemical called Para Torchori Butch Finol (PTBP) and Polyvinicloride (PVC). This glue damages the skin. Women who always keep the dot, can harass rashes, grains. This is called Bindi Allergy.

There may be swelling on the forehead
Some people have skin sensitive, in such a situation, if they apply a dot, they can have contact dermatitis. It is skin disease. This can cause irritation, itching or swelling on the forehead. If it is not taken care of, then there can be up to bleeding. If such symptoms are seen after applying the dot, then the dot should be stopped immediately.

Skin can be dry
If the bindi is allergic, then the skin of the forehead starts to dry. Due to this, the skin starts falling from the skin many times. This problem can be very serious, so always put moisturizer on the forehead to avoid it. Apart from this, you can also apply coconut oil. Aloe vera gel also prevents the skin from getting dry. If moisture in the skin remains intact, then the bindi does not cause dryness.

Black or white spots can be
By applying the dot every day, black or white spots start to fall on the forehead. This is due to the glue of the dot. At the same time, many women stick the dot on the wall or glass. This should not be done at all. This can also cause allergies because the dirt sticks on the lap of Bindi.

Do patch test before applying the dot
Be sure to do the patch test before applying the bindi. Stick it behind the wrist or ear and leave it for 48 hours. If there is irritation or itching in the skin, then understand that the dot can cause allergies. So do not put a dot.

There will be no allergy like this
If it is necessary to put a bindi, then instead, put a kumkum. It is like inviting infection to Bindi for the whole day. Apply it sometimes and never sleep by applying it at night. Even if you want to apply the dot, do not always apply it in one place. Try to use less sticky dot.