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Immediate Allergic Reaction, Generalized Urticaria and Palmar Itching, After Application of Hair Dye

Z. L, Dangerfield Lf

Austin Journal of Allergy, 2022

Abstract

We report a case of a 26-year-old woman, a hairdresser referred to the Allergology service for a study of allergy to hair dyes. Her personal history includes migraine treated with indomethacin on demand and intervention for appendicitis and otoplasty in 2006. She reported that 3 months ago after applying a hair dye, she immediately presented a picture of generalized urticaria and itching on the palms of her hands, for which she went to the emergency department. Upon arrival she presented a TA: 110/75; FC: 75; O2 saturation: 99%, urticaria was observed on the neck and arms. Rest of exploration was normal. Methylprednisolone and dexchlorpheniramine were administered and she was discharged with oral corticosteroids and levocetirizine. At 2 days she presented flaking on the scalp

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