First aid measures when allergic to hair dye.

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Hair dyeing is a popular fashion trend all over the world and is likely to continue to grow in popularity. Many people regularly dye their hair without considering the ingredients and chemicals in the products that can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions.  This is because some people’s skin is more sensitive to certain chemicals than others. Importantly, most hair dyes may not have passed safety tests, just like the colorants in other cosmetics.

Hair dye allergy symptoms

  • Itchy irritation of the scalp, forehead, ears, around the eyes, or neck.
  • Swelling of the eyelids and face
  • Have a red, itchy rash or blisters
  • Difficulty breathing, feeling faint, ทางเข้า ufabet, nausea and vomiting

In fact, the symptoms depend on the sensitivity of the skin to the substances in each hair dye, which will vary from person to person. If you find that you have irritation or an allergic reaction, even just a little, such as a burning scalp or red skin, you should avoid touching or using the hair dye again. Because the body’s immune system will remember the chemical and cause a more severe allergic reaction in the next use.

There are many chemicals in hair dyes that can be harmful to users, such as paraphenylenediamine, a common ingredient in permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes. This chemical is often use to cause allergic reactions and irritation, so the amount contained in the product must be strictly controll.

Start by washing your scalp and hair with soap and water or a mild shampoo to remove all or as little as possible of the remaining hair dye. Then apply a moisturizing cream to the affected area. If itching occurs, you can take an anti-itch medication. Anti-itch creams should be prescrib by a specialist to prescribe the appropriate medication for your symptoms. Since most of them are steroids, they are a type of medication that should be use for a short period of time and should not be applie near the eyes or mouth. In addition, if anyone has severe symptoms to the point of having difficulty breathing and feeling dizzy or fainting, see a doctor immediately.