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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. I am allergic to my own hair! Thread starter indigodiva Start date Jul 8, Ok, I know that sounds a bit dramatic, but such has been the case for me. Sort of.. Ladies, I have been through quite an ordeal this summer, including facial swelling, debiliating hives, not being able to walk, constant fatigue, and hospitalization due to my lip swelling up to the size of texas Today I read an article in the August Essence that confirms my suspicions: Allergens in the air more prevalent in the summer time can settle in the hair and skin and wreak havoc on your immune system.
I really thought I was going crazy. My symptoms would always get worse after lunch, so I thought I had food allergies. And these were severe symptoms, like itching all over, big red splotchy hives, and my lips were swelling Lumps on on my forhead, eyes swollen. Then I thought it was bed bugs, so I bought a whole brand new bed. All the doctors wanted to do was give me drugs and shots, but they didnt know what was wrong. I even went to an allergist who told me to just keep taking beneadryl round the clock until it goes away It took months to make the connection that I would find relief only when I washed my hair.
I co-washed every other day, so it was hard to see the pattern at first. Its still a daily battle, but I've learned to manage. The pollen count or something must be high Atlanta and even worse in the city i work in - When I went home to New Orleans, I didn't have hardly any allergy symptoms, and that fact alone has me considering re-location.
A bit long winded, but maybe this post will help some else who maybe experiencing weird allergies this summer! What do you wash your hair and skin with? What about leave ins and moisturizers? What do you wash your bedding and clothing with? My children have allergies so I understand how difficult coping with them can be. I hope you find the answers to what's causing your symptoms. My lips were swelling up too like Professor Klumps in the last 9 mths or more too! Triggers can vary from person to person depending on the severity of their condition and can change over time.
It is caused when the mast cells — a type of blood cell — in the body react to triggers by releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause an allergic reaction. For Coates, from Nottingham, England, it means she has allergic reactions to her own tears, growing her hair, changes in the weather, food and digestion. When she cries the tears cause a red rash down her face and certain foods can be fine one day and almost kill her the next.
Or even if I will survive, to be honest. She has used more than EpiPens and endured countless trips to the hospital due to life-threatening reactions. Contact dermatitis is a condition that makes skin red or inflamed after contact with an allergen or an irritant. It can be caused by various different…. An itchy scalp is a common condition. We explain the research behind nine home remedies for an itchy scalp. Allergic eczema is an itchy skin rash that develops when you come into contact with an allergen.
Here are the common triggers and treatment options. Neti pots have been used for many years as a remedy for allergies and other conditions. Learn what the benefits are and how to practice nasal….
Researchers say allergic reactions to COVID vaccines are rare, and any such incidents can easily be treated at the vaccination site.
Learn more here. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in moist areas and can trigger allergic reactions. Mold allergies are generally not life threatening. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Hair Dye Allergy. Symptoms Treatment Causes Alternative hair dyes Preventing reactions Takeaway Overview Hair coloring products contain many ingredients that can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions.
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