Doctor's Urgent Warning: Stop Applying Kajal to Babies' Eyes to Prevent Infections

• Paediatrician Dr. Gunjan Patel warns against applying kajal to children's eyes due to harmful chemicals and toxic substances found in most store-bought products.
• Recent cases in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, show children developing eye irritation, swelling, and infections after kajal application.
• The delicate skin around newborns' eyes is highly susceptible to damage from chemical exposure, making unregulated kajal unsafe.
• Chemically-laced kajal can cause watery eyes, redness, itching, swelling, and severe infections requiring medical treatment; long-term use can damage the cornea and weaken eyesight.
• Doctors strongly advise against applying kajal to children under one year of age and recommend prioritizing scientific understanding over tradition for child health.