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Noticed Swelling Of Forehead And Eyelids Due To Allergic Reaction Towards Hair Dye
Hi.. my mother is allergic to hair dyes, recently a beautician tricked her into trying a new hair dye so she put a little on a few cms of hair near hee forehead n d next day followin swelling she washed it off.. now the swelling keeps shifting from her forehead to her eye lids n now near cheeks.. she took an injection and is taking medicines.. can u plz tell me how much longer will it take to get cured Comepletely
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
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She has developed Allergic Contact Dermatitis to the hair dye.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggested to use a topical potent steroid e.g Mometasone furoate cream, twice daily for a few days. That should take care of the redness and itching sensation.
A short course of an oral steroids for a few days (7 days) is also warranted would bring about rapid relief from swelling and discomfort.
She should be fine within 5-7 days.
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help in providing symptomatic relief from burning and itching.
regards
She has developed Allergic Contact Dermatitis to the hair dye.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggested to use a topical potent steroid e.g Mometasone furoate cream, twice daily for a few days. That should take care of the redness and itching sensation.
A short course of an oral steroids for a few days (7 days) is also warranted would bring about rapid relief from swelling and discomfort.
She should be fine within 5-7 days.
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help in providing symptomatic relief from burning and itching.
regards
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