Do I Have A Hair Dye Allergy?

Do you have any signs or symptoms after using a hair dye (immediately after using a hair dye product or within 48 hours)?

Do you have an itchy dry rash on the upper eyelids or the rims of the ears?

Do you have stinging or burning sensation on the scalp, face, or neck?

Do you have itching or swelling of the scalp and face?

Do you have swollen eyelids, lips, hands or feet?

Do you have hives (a nettle rash)?

Do you have blisters or welts?

Do you have a red rash anywhere on the body?

Do you have any of the fallowing symptoms: lightheadedness, fainting, wheezing, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting or confusion?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a hair dye allergy. Hair coloring products contain several ingredients that can either irritate and directly damage your skin or cause an allergic reaction. In most cases, problems after hair coloring are caused by a substance called paraphenylenediamine (PPD). PPD can be found in most commercially produced hair dyes, but black and dark brown hair dyes have the highest concentrations of PPD. A hair dye allergy can occur at any time, even if it is a product that you have used before, which is why is important to do a patch test before coloring your hair.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a hair dye allergy. A hair dye allergy is a type of allergic reaction that is caused by a certain ingredient in a hair coloring product. Most allergic reactions to hair dye are caused by a chemical called paraphenylenediamine (PPD). The symptoms can range from mild to severe, including redness, itching, or swelling of the scalp and face. A hair color allergy is mostly self-evident, but your doctor may also recommend an allergy testing, especially if you have a severe allergic reaction. An allergy test result can help you determine which hair coloring products to avoid.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a hair dye allergy. A hair dye allergy occurs when your immune system overreacts to a particular hair dye ingredient. The allergen is usually a chemical called paraphenylenediamine (PPD), although people may be allergic to other ingredients such as ammonia, resorcinol, or peroxide. An allergic reaction develops immediately or within 48 hours of using a hair dye, and usually disappears within several days to weeks. Rarely, a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) may develop that requires an urgent medical attention. If you have any symptoms after using a particular hair dye product, you must avoid it.