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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Reaction After Using Hair Dye
I had a reaction to hair dye on Saturday,I visit my doctors on Monday with mild itching and he gave me antihistamine and dioderm,yesterday I started to swell mainly the top of my head,I went to the hospital and was givan steriods 30g per day.24 hours later I can't see properly and my whole face is swollen,Should I see an inprovement within 24 hours of taking steriods?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Allergic contact dermatitis is well treated with steroids, as yu have acute reaction related..oral steroids are generally good. Yo should see improvement within 24 hours.
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