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I had an allergic reaction to my hair dye and now my scalp if puffing up?

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Dr. Lee Perry
Dr. Lee Perryanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
Patch test!: I would recommend seeing your allergist or dermatologist for patch testing. There are specific ingredients in some hair dyes that are notorious for causing such reactions.
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