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Swelling On The Face With Rashes After Using Hair Dye. Using Steroids And Antihistamines. How Long Will It Take To Be Normal?

i dyed my hair on friday, at a hairdressers. little did i know, i was allergic to the hair dye. my face started to swell. i have no oozing spots or anything, just a little rash that gets itchy now and then around my hairline. but thats just because it is burnt due to the dye. my main concern in the swelling in my neck and face. i have been to the hospital who have gave me steroids and an antihistamine to take, i only got them yesterday. i am very impatient and go back to school next week. im scared the swelling wont have gone down. does anyone know how long it takes and what i could do to speed it up?
my face is literally huge, my eyes are just open and no more. the doctor said it will take a few days but i need to know roughly how long!
Wed, 24 Apr 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
IT MAY TAKE 3 WEEK TO SUBSIDE ALLERGIES
START WITH STEROIDS TAPER IN 3 WEEK TIME
TAB ALLEGRA 120 MG BD
SYP PIRITON 1/2 TSF AT NIGHT
SYP GELUSIL TSF BD
APPLY MOMTASONE MIXED WITH CLINDAMYCIN GEL BD
AND CALAMINE LOTION AFTERNOON
APPLICATION TO BE ON AFFECTED PORTION
YOU CONTINUE FO WK YOU WILL BE FINE BUT NO USE OF DYE IN FUTURE
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Swelling On The Face With Rashes After Using Hair Dye. Using Steroids And Antihistamines. How Long Will It Take To Be Normal?

IT MAY TAKE 3 WEEK TO SUBSIDE ALLERGIES START WITH STEROIDS TAPER IN 3 WEEK TIME TAB ALLEGRA 120 MG BD SYP PIRITON 1/2 TSF AT NIGHT SYP GELUSIL TSF BD APPLY MOMTASONE MIXED WITH CLINDAMYCIN GEL BD AND CALAMINE LOTION AFTERNOON APPLICATION TO BE ON AFFECTED PORTION YOU CONTINUE FO WK YOU WILL BE FINE BUT NO USE OF DYE IN FUTURE