Question 1

i have hair dye issue, where it must have irratated\burned my scalp it's almost peeling. its now dry, but greasy; and hurts/burns; ears/neck itch bad?

Accepted Answer

Scalp dermatitis?: Had to tell whether this is chemical irritation/burn, or allergy to the hair dye. Both are common. Best to see a doctor. You could try an over-the-counter steroid cream (hydrocortisone), but a doctor might prescribe more effective treatment, and can confirm the diagnosis. Sometimes a reaction like this uncovers an underlying skin problem, made worse by the hair dye but needing different treatment.

Question 2

i dyed my hair with splat hair dye and i got some in my ear and i'm afraid it's gone deeper in my ear. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Exam: 23 year old lady with dye in the ear. Stay calm. Go and get an exam, your physician can look into your ear canals with a scope and see how much dye is in there. Impacted canals filled with wax are cleared with a dilute Hydrogen Peroxide solution, water and tools can be used to remove the foreign body or substance if it is necessary as a result of your exam. Good luck.

Question 3

dyed hair at salon on wednesday woke up yesterday with redness and itching along hair line and on ear where hair dye touched but was removed by stylis?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Avoid this dye in future. If severe, blistered reaction you ought to get 2 or 3 doses of prednisone spaced 2 days apart. Rinse in shower and apply a topical steroid such as triamcinolone lotion .1%.

Question 4

what is the best ointment/cream to heal hair dye burns on the face? i have two very small burns because i didn't wipe it off right away and they hurt!

Accepted Answer

Burn: The easiest thing you can do is apply neosporin which will act as barrier to prevent infection and allow healing to occur while help soothing the ache. If you continue with pain definitely consult your primary doctor.

Question 5

i have had a hair dye reaction my head has lumps on it, glands are raised and hard, ears are weeping and red itchy skin any suggestions to help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: see your doctor or a dermatologist, you have severe eczema and external ear infection, you need to be examined and you will need prescription medications, if you can't reach your doctor go to urgent care or ER, best wishes

Question 6

can hair dye cause zits on my head?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Hair dyes can lead to both skin irritation (contact dermatitis) &amp; allergic reactions. This is largely because some dyes contain parphenylendiamine.  The skin that was in contact with the dye may become dry, red, swollen, blistered, cracked or pustules are sometimes seen. An allergic reaction may lead to generalized itching, facial/ scalp swelling or in some severe cases to anaphylaxis.

Question 7

how does hair dye hurt your head? does dying your hair cause brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

No : No proof that hair dyeing causes brain cancer.

Question 8

what could be the cause of a head swell? did hair dye before this happen. could this be the cause?

Accepted Answer

: Your questions is not clear. Do you feel that your head is swollen? Did you measure the circumference of the head and it has increased? If you measured it, how much did it increase? Do you have any other symptoms? If the issue is still a concern, it would be prudent to see a doctor as it would require an in-person evaluation.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

when you dye ur hair and when u wait for that 20 mins. what happens if your head starts burning & is kinda itchy. my head isn't sensitive or anything.

Accepted Answer

Allergy or Chem Burn: The chemicals in hair color can be rather harsh and many people can have an allergic reaction or get a chemical burn from them. The instructions should be followed closely. If it was just burning that might be chemical but itching could be allergy. Be very cautious the next time you use it and do a test as directed since an allergy could be very serious.

Question 10

i used a little bit of hair dye and now half my head is swollen. it's been three days already.how long before it subsides?

Accepted Answer

Allergy to dye: You have developed a contact allergy to the hair dye, you need to see a doctor to prescribe to you medications to calm the inflammation down. Don't neglect this, you may lose hair if untreated.

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I have hair dye issue, where it must have irratated\burned my scalp it's almost peeling. its now dry, but greasy; and hurts/burns; ears/neck itch bad?

A member asked:

I dyed my hair with splat hair dye and i got some in my ear and i'm afraid it's gone deeper in my ear. what should i do?

A member asked:

Dyed hair at salon on wednesday woke up yesterday with redness and itching along hair line and on ear where hair dye touched but was removed by stylis?

A member asked:

What is the best ointment/cream to heal hair dye burns on the face? i have two very small burns because i didn't wipe it off right away and they hurt!

A member asked:

I have had a hair dye reaction my head has lumps on it, glands are raised and hard, ears are weeping and red itchy skin any suggestions to help?

A member asked:

Can hair dye cause zits on my head?

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How does hair dye hurt your head? does dying your hair cause brain tumors?

A member asked:

What could be the cause of a head swell? did hair dye before this happen. could this be the cause?

A member asked:

When you dye ur hair and when u wait for that 20 mins. what happens if your head starts burning & is kinda itchy. my head isn't sensitive or anything.

A member asked:

I used a little bit of hair dye and now half my head is swollen. it's been three days already.how long before it subsides?

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