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Just had hair dye reaction! Urgent help!

Hi, today I dyed my hair dark brown/black and now (hours later) my head is throbbing, extremely painfull, burning and my eyes are stinging

I don't know what to do! It's late, I tried telling my parents but they keep telling me to go to bed! It feels like my skin is being stretched, I can't sleep with the pain, what's happening andalusians please someone guide me of what to do!

Thank you
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HI,

If you have history of allergic reaction, this is more likely a reaction toAt the hair dye. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to a topically applied hair product include an itchy, red rash on the eyes, ears and face and, sometimes, facial swelling. The component of the dye that is responsible is the coal tar para-phenylenediamine  (PPD).  At this point, stop using the dye and see if it resolves. However, if it persists and other symptoms occur, have this evaluated further by your doctor for proper management. TAlso, tell your parents about this.  

Take care and keep us posted.
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sorry about 'andalusians' in my writing this is on predictive text
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