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How Long Will It Take To Get Rid Off Swelling And Rash All Over Face After Highlighting Hair In Which Bleach Was Used?

Hi I had my hair highlighted yesterday bleach was used, I now have slight swelling and a rash all over my face. I have taken allergy tablets today but my face is stil burning. How long will it take to go as I am going to Spain next sunday Shirley Bedford
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hello,
The symptoms are may be due to allergy to hair highlighter.As you have taken antihistamines the symptoms will come down.
It will take 24 hours to come down. You can apply cold pack over the swelling it will help to reduce the swelling and the pain in that area.
Thank you.
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How Long Will It Take To Get Rid Off Swelling And Rash All Over Face After Highlighting Hair In Which Bleach Was Used?

Hello, The symptoms are may be due to allergy to hair highlighter.As you have taken antihistamines the symptoms will come down. It will take 24 hours to come down. You can apply cold pack over the swelling it will help to reduce the swelling and the pain in that area. Thank you.