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Allergic Reaction To Hair Dye Product. Itchy Reddish Skin On The Chin. Taking Piriteze. Any Alternate Medication?

Hi, I am having an allergic reaction on my chin from Just For Men Beard Dye. My chin went very red and itchy and now I have yellow/gold scabbing. I am taking 1 Piriteze allergy tablet a day and used E45 itch rekeif cream on it. I was wondering if I should be taking/using an allernative tablet/cream. It is quite painful and itchy. Thanks Paul
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Hello,
You seem to have had a delayed allergic reaction (referred to as Type IV hypersensitivity) to a chemical in the hair dye. The antihistamines you are taking is a bit weak for this sort of reaction, therefore would recommend allegra (fexofenadine) and eumovate for the face but avoid prolonged use on the face.
Ensure you get seen by a doctor before getting this cream (eumovate) as a prescription.
A patch test is recommended to find out what you are allergic to for avoidance advice.
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Allergic Reaction To Hair Dye Product. Itchy Reddish Skin On The Chin. Taking Piriteze. Any Alternate Medication?

Hello, You seem to have had a delayed allergic reaction (referred to as Type IV hypersensitivity) to a chemical in the hair dye. The antihistamines you are taking is a bit weak for this sort of reaction, therefore would recommend allegra (fexofenadine) and eumovate for the face but avoid prolonged use on the face. Ensure you get seen by a doctor before getting this cream (eumovate) as a prescription. A patch test is recommended to find out what you are allergic to for avoidance advice.