Hair Dye Allergy
What to do
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Dial 999 for an ambulance if you think anaphylaxis is happening, and give an adrenaline injection if you have one.
If you think you're experiencing a reaction to hair dye, but it's not an emergency,follow this advice:
Relieving mild symptoms
- Wash your hair and scalp thoroughly with mild shampoo to remove any excess dye
- Try gently applying an emollient (moisturising treatment) such as aqueous cream to the affected skin
Steroid cream
If your skin is very red, sore and inflamed, you may need to try a steroid cream ( topical corticosteroid ). You can buy mild steroid cream over the counter (speak to your pharmacist for advice) or your GP can prescribe you one.
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Avoiding PPD
If you develop a reaction to hair dye, even if it's just a mild one, you should stop using products containing PPDaltogether, as there's a risk you could develop amore severe reaction in the future.
Try switching to a safer alternative, such as a non-permanent PPD-free hair dye, although it's still possible to develop a reaction to this.
