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had piriton for allergy reaction to hair dye will i be allright
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Yes: As I mentioned earlier, as long as you will not be driving or engaging in other complex or dangerous activity, it is okay to take antihistamine medica ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered
33 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Can be a challenge: Allergic reactions to hair dye and other hair hair chemicals (perms) can lead to skin reaction on the scalp called dermatitis. These products may als ... Read More
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Peppercorn answered
43 years experience Dermatology
Hair dye allergy: Definitely possible to be allergic to hair dye. Rash on scalp or around ears and back of neck after applying dye suggests allergy.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Steven answered
30 years experience Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
Avoidance: There is no treatment for contact allergy other than avoidance and oral steroids. Because of side effects, long-term or repeated doses of steroids is ... Read More
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered
29 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Steroids: I think you need immediate attention, this is a serious allergy and can cause loss of hair and patchy hair if you do not treat it properly. Go see a d ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Harold Fields answered
61 years experience Family Medicine
. allergy: It could be either. Good Luck
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joram Seggev answered
Specializes in Allergy and Immunology
Patch testing: Quite a number of hair dyes are notorious allergens. If you read the small print on the dye , it warns of reactions. If you develop a rash and/or seve ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Atif Haque answered
18 years experience Neurosurgery
easiest solution: The easiest solution would be to see if it gets better after stopping the hair dye. Also, if it gets better with allergy medications, it probably is a ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Thomas Rosenfeld answered
43 years experience Dermatology
Rash too?: If scalp is red and itchy as part of the dye reaction, you may need application of topical steroid solution, or oral steroids, to calm down the reacti ... Read More
A 26-year-old female asked:
hi i think i have hair dye allergy. i have itchy watery sores on my scalp. what can i do to heal it?
Dr. Ruan francois Venter answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Watery Sores: Hi there. Watery sores on one side of the scalp could be a manifestation of shingles (herpes zoster). You could be at risk for shingles if you had ch ... Read More
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