Allergy to Fabric dye ????

[wenrag]

I used a fabric dye on some of my tshirts , black dye and since I've worn those clothing I have gotten a rash on both my armpits .
I'm I allergic to the fabric dye ????
what should i do to relieve the itching and burning ????

[wenrag]

I got a cream ( hydocortisone) it worked , I have not worn the clothes that was dyed in the fabric dye.

However I think I am a highly sensitive human , I used hair color on my hair.
After washing the color out my scalp started itching , by the next morning I can feel bumps with scabs , then my forehead swelled and my right side of my face , along the hair line of my right side and the right side of the back of my neck.
I had to seek medical help with that one.
What can I do ???? I have questions on my mind as to what else can I be allergic to ? Can it be fatal???

the doctors told me the hair color got have been fatal had i not come for treatment.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

These symptoms can be due to contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.