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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?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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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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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Reaction After Using Hair Dye

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.