Allergy to my own hair

[cheeny]

Is it possible to be allergic to your own hair? My hair brings out a rash on my face and neck where it touches. This does not happen all of the time but when it does it is extemely itchy and brings out small red spots. This then spreads out to other areas of my body. The problem seems to be worse when I am on my period. I have tried switching shampoos several times but nothing seems to work. I don't know if there is anything I can do apart from have my hair cut extremely short. Any advice?

[PlateletGal]

I guess anything is possible. I once saw a little girl on television who was allergic to water !

Before you cut your hair, you may want to try a couple of more shampoos... perhaps purchase them at a Natural Foods Store ? A lot of shampoos have many of the same ingredients in them. I know Burt's Bee's also has a new shampoo... they sell it at Walgreens. Their Grapefruit and Beet shampoo, according to their website, is 98.20% natural.

If that doesn't work, then you may find out about creams that may help the allergic reaction on your neck.

Good luck !

[cheeny]

Thanks for the comments. i have been trying Australian Organics shampoos and conditioners. I live in England and we aren't fortunate enough to have Burts Bees over here. Luckily my brother lives in Canada so I'll get him to send me some shampoo. i have lots of other Burts Bees stuff but no shampoo! If all else fails I live round the corner from a hairdressers so there's always the 'Britney Shears' option...