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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Reaction To Just For Men Hair Color
Question: Hi
I recently used a hair XXXXXXX called (Just for men) Now I think I am having an allergic reaction.
What can I do?
I recently used a hair XXXXXXX called (Just for men) Now I think I am having an allergic reaction.
What can I do?
Brief Answer:
Steroid lotion and antihistaminic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply a steroid lotion like mometasone lotion or halobetasol lotion on the affected areas twice daily along with antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 5-7 days.
In case the reaction is severe you need to take a short course of oral steroids.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Steroid lotion and antihistaminic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply a steroid lotion like mometasone lotion or halobetasol lotion on the affected areas twice daily along with antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 5-7 days.
In case the reaction is severe you need to take a short course of oral steroids.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Thanks for your response
Will the Hydrocortisone do?
And how long it takes for the swelling to go away?
Will the Hydrocortisone do?
And how long it takes for the swelling to go away?
Brief Answer:
Hydrocortisone won't be very effective
Detailed Answer:
You can try hydrocortisone cream but it is a very mild steroid.
It won't be very effective in reducing the swelling and the reaction.
If you can go for oral steroids and potent topical steroids then the swelling will reduce in 2-3 days.
Hydrocortisone won't be very effective
Detailed Answer:
You can try hydrocortisone cream but it is a very mild steroid.
It won't be very effective in reducing the swelling and the reaction.
If you can go for oral steroids and potent topical steroids then the swelling will reduce in 2-3 days.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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