Hair Dye allergic reaction

You can get different coloured natural Henna powder to colour your hair next time perhaps.

And look into multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).

This type of allergy, if you were going to have the level of anaphylaxis you're concerned about, you would have it sooner. Please be advised anaphylaxis is varying levels. It can be simply a rash, a swelling, or life threatening.

God bless

How awful.

I had a reaction to hair dye but this made my scalp burn and tingle. I just kept washing my hair in a very mild shampoo and did not put any extra chemicals on it such as are in hair conditioners. I did not have any swelling etc and it must have been a very scary time for you.

I assume that you will not use any hair dyes until this is all cleared up. I would perhaps suggest that  keep your dr informed and see if anything further can be advised.

Have you approached the hair dye manufacturers for their help and advice? They may be able to assist. They should have a health and safety Officer there.

 

Hi about 15 years ago I developed an allergy to a class of chemicals which include something called PPD, which is used in dyes for dark colors. (You can do a search with keywords 'PPD Hair dye ' to discover for yourself the many toxic substances in hair dye). I had no idea what I was allergic to as I was also reacting to soaps, make up, shampoos- everything w a chemical base. I kept getting hives in my face that would make my skin peel in sheets.

Most doctors couldn't figure out the cause and gave me steroid creams which are not a good idea long term. After seeing 4 doctors and spending thousands of dollars in testing I was fortunate to end up with a doctor who found the causes.

I was able to find one hair dye, Goldwell, which does not contain PPD. It is from England. It is more eexpensive than others so not many salons carry it. You might find one by searching the keywords 'goldwell salon' followed by your town or area. I have been using it successfully ( their gloss as well) with no reactions . I also bring my own shampoo to the salon btw.

Please be aware that a hair dye sold in many health food stores as ' natural' contains PPD.

I only use strictly natural shampoos, soaps, etc, and I only have reactions when I slip up. There are many nice products on the market these days, such as Aubrey. If you have a Whole Foods in your area it is worth checking out. I hope this helps you.

Hi I am back. I should have added to my last post that PPD is used in many makeups that are dark, especially mascara & eyeliner. More people are allergic to PPD than realize, and you can become sensitive after much use. That's why someone can use an eye makeup for years without a reaction and suddenly develop itchy eyes.

Personally I only use Clinique or Dr. Haushka or Bare Minerals makeup ,. Although there are now many smaller brands which are chemical free and can be found on the internet.

P.s. As a bonus for going chemical free my skin is really nice...

Hi Jannine, it’s been over a year now since your post and I wanted to know how you have been with hair dyes. Recently I’ve experienced exactly what you have and it was a horrible experience, it lasted over a week with the mouth tongue throat burning, this also happened to me with diffusing essential oils. I tried to cope with throat numbing lozenges and eating yogurt. I would love to hear from you regarding this experience, I would appreciate it very much, from Hanna.

Dear Jannine, I would suggest you to see another doctor as well just to verify what will be his actions. It's not good your throat doesn't feel better. You did great that used coconut oil though) 

Get well) 

There are many ingredients in hair color that can cause an allergic reaction, but the most common hair color ingredient that people have a reaction to is a substance known as PPD, shortened from the scientific name of paraphenylenediamine. It's frequently used in commercial hair dyes—both drugstore and salon brands—and is primarily used to fight color fade. According to researchers at WebMD, PPD is found in more than two­-thirds of commercial hair dyes. In her book Skin Rules, Dr. Jaliman states that, “Black dye is known as being worse than others, but you can get a reaction no matter the shade you're using­ or the original color of your hair.” If you're having a severe PPD reaction, it can show itself as a painful rash around the hairline, as well as facial swelling. Reactions can be serious and although it's rare, hospitalization can occur.