What Causes A Red Rash On The Neck After Dyeing Hair?

Posted on Wed, 22 Mar 2017

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Question : I had my hair dyed a week ago and now I have a red rash on my neck and I'm itching all over. I also found a big knot of the back of my head

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed an allergic reaction to XXXXXXX
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical steroid.
Oral tablet prednisolone 30 mg per day for 5 days and ointment mometasone to be applied twice daily for the same duration should help you.
Try this and let me know.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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