The short answer is yes anyone can have a hair dye allergy.
(Emphasis on permanent.
PPD typically isn’t included in semi-permanent dye formulas or natural options, obviously.)
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Over on TikTok, some folks have been sharing footage of their post-dye job swelling.
(They didn’t specify whether their side effects were from PPD.)
(Non-toxic and natural versions are less likely to lead to after-effects.)
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With that in mind, here’s more of what you should probably know about hair dye allergies.
Let it completely dry and see if your skin has any sort of reaction to the chemicals.
(More on what this would look like below.)
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“While uncomfortable, it can resolve relatively quickly with topical care.
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There’s no clear answer because as with any allergic reaction, it depends entirely on the person.
Another option is tovisit a dermatologistor allergist for a PPD-specific patch test.
“Oral medications are often prescribed in more severe cases,” says Dr. Ziering.
“A shampoo with a topical corticosteroid such as Clobex can also be used.”
Allergic reactions to hair color can range from mildly annoying to downright scary.
But as long as you follow experts' advice (i.e.
