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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Skin Reaction To The Use Of Hair Color
Question: Hi Doc, I just used Just forMen hair color and developed a oozing rash. I shampood my hair 3 times so far and took an antihistamine. I only used it over my ears and side burns but its still oozing like crazy. It is day two and I just dabbed it with hydrogen peroxide. Am I doing the right thing? I have a very important case coming up and I don't want to look like a leper. What else can I do, and how long till it passes?
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
You seem to have developed allergic skin reaction to the use of hair color .
First of all, you should avoid its application altogether in future.
You should not use hydrogen peroxide over the affected areas .
Also you should avoid application of any other irritants like dettol or savlon over it.
You will need to take antihistamines regularly so you can continue to take the same.
You need to apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day so as to decrease the allergic reaction .
You can wash your hair with any mild hair cleanser but you should avoid application of hair oil .
Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
Allergic reaction to hair XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
You seem to have developed allergic skin reaction to the use of hair color .
First of all, you should avoid its application altogether in future.
You should not use hydrogen peroxide over the affected areas .
Also you should avoid application of any other irritants like dettol or savlon over it.
You will need to take antihistamines regularly so you can continue to take the same.
You need to apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day so as to decrease the allergic reaction .
You can wash your hair with any mild hair cleanser but you should avoid application of hair oil .
Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
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