Suggest Treatment For Allergic Skin Reaction To The Use Of Hair Color

Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2014

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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?
Never again XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T