Allergic reaction? Please help, fellow hairdressers

[molliedolliee]

Awww poor you, that must terrible for you. I don't think you'll have a choice to be honest. If it is the colour causing this reaction I fear you may be forced to look for a new career.



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I was kinda hoping the dermatologist would be able to give me some sort of cream but I fear this is wishful thinking now it's too bad isn't it and plus I seem to get itchy and red even when I'm not using colours if I'm just doing a blowdry so don't know if it's the environment too ;/

 

[virtues2011]

I was kinda hoping the dermatologist would be able to give me some sort of cream but I fear this is wishful thinking now it's too bad isn't it and plus I seem to get itchy and red even when I'm not using colours if I'm just doing a blowdry so don't know if it's the environment too ;/

If it's airborne then the hairdryer will just whoosh it around. I really feel for you here. It sure looks a little too aggressive for just a topical cream application. However that said there are some fab pills about that may help but you will know more when you see the dermatologist. I have my fingers crossed for you.

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[Elaine Armani]

This happened to my eyes after I got a facial done, I went to the GP and he said it was contact dermatitis.
I got prescribed a topical cream and it went down and haven't had it since.
I hope everything works out for you xx

 

[GirlyGeek]

Your eyes in those pics looks like something that happened to me last year.

I literally just woke up one morning with eyes like yours in those pics and doctors don't know what's caused it. I've had eye swabs, been opticians, had eye drops of all kinds and allergy tablets but nothing has so far given any clues as to what caused it.

Mine did unswell but now I am left with 'gunky' eyes that I have to clean 5-6 times a day because of build up ... and no answers as to what is going on =/

I have tried changing diet / not using face products etc. which seems to ease it but not get rid of it.


Yours is obviously a lot more severe and does seem to be linked to the colour =/ Hoping the dermatologist can give you some answers xx

 

[molliedolliee]

If it's airborne then the hairdryer will just whoosh it around. I really feel for you here. It sure looks a little too aggressive for just a topical cream application. However that said there are some fab pills about that may help but you will know more when you see the dermatologist. I have my fingers crossed for you.

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Thankyou that's real kind of you just got to keep positive I did have a meeting today with my managers and I think they know in their heart of hearts that I won't be coming back from this they don't seem too convinced about treatment to solve it. But we will see x

 

[molliedolliee]

This happened to my eyes after I got a facial done, I went to the GP and he said it was contact dermatitis.
I got prescribed a topical cream and it went down and haven't had it since.
I hope everything works out for you xx

Oh really? It's horrible isn't it it's actually really scary when it happens. Glad you got yours sorted! And thankyou xx

 

[molliedolliee]

Your eyes in those pics looks like something that happened to me last year.

I literally just woke up one morning with eyes like yours in those pics and doctors don't know what's caused it. I've had eye swabs, been opticians, had eye drops of all kinds and allergy tablets but nothing has so far given any clues as to what caused it.

Mine did unswell but now I am left with 'gunky' eyes that I have to clean 5-6 times a day because of build up ... and no answers as to what is going on =/

I have tried changing diet / not using face products etc. which seems to ease it but not get rid of it.


Yours is obviously a lot more severe and does seem to be linked to the colour =/ Hoping the dermatologist can give you some answers xx

The thing is though it starts off small and then granduallu gets worse so mine started off like yours but now it's like this and when they swell I can't keep my eyes physically open because the swelling pushes them down. I hope yours gets sorted too it's horrible isn't it xx

 

[molliedolliee]

Do you think I should quit. Had a meeting today with my managers and they strongly believe my health Is more important and they stressed it could get worse. I don't know what to do and I'm going about crazy thinking about this. I know I have to wait to see what my dermatologist says but it's obvious isn't it I'm going to have to quit :/

 

[Karen872]

I am no hairdresser but I honestly think you need to stop until you find out exactly what is causing your reaction. If it is getting worse each time then there is a possibility of it being an anaphylactic reaction and they can get serious very quickly!!
I honestly don't want to scare you and I feel for you I really do, but you need to look after yourself. xxx

 

[virtues2011]

I'd certainly take a week or two off. If you have no reaction in this time then yes unfortunately leaving the hair industry potentially may be the only answer. Your health is definitely more important. It would be wrong of your employers to keep you there knowing this is what happens.

I had the same problem in our manufacturing plant, one of the guys had a reaction to to the chemicals in one of the processes. He had to be moved to another position, however hairdressing is just that. ...

Maybe you could go self employed/mobile as an extensionist and hair up-do's and cutting .. That may be an option? Once you find out exactly what is causing the problem you may be able to find a colour range without this certain chemical. (If that's possible).

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[molliedolliee]

I'd certainly take a week or two off. If you have no reaction in this time then yes unfortunately leaving the hair industry potentially may be the only answer. Your health is definitely more important. It would be wrong of your employers to keep you there knowing this is what happens.

I had the same problem in our manufacturing plant, one of the guys had a reaction to to the chemicals in one of the processes. He had to be moved to another position, however hairdressing is just that. ...

Maybe you could go self employed/mobile as an extensionist and hair up-do's and cutting .. That may be an option? Once you find out exactly what is causing the problem you may be able to find a colour range without this certain chemical. (If that's possible).

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Yeah I've already taken two weeks off and nothing happened I went back into work last week and that happened on my pictures. So I'm off sick now till we know anymore. But I don't think there's going to be anything to cure it is there xx

 

[virtues2011]

Yeah I've already taken two weeks off and nothing happened I went back into work last week and that happened on my pictures. So I'm off sick now till we know anymore. But I don't think there's going to be anything to cure it is there xx

Oh no. I don't know if there'll be a cure for you, just stay as positive as you can be but try and remain realistic. Put a contingent in place for alternative employment. It may take quite a long time to determine what it is that is actually affecting you.

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[sleepingbeauty]

One of the other girls where I work is allergic to colour but it affects her hands (which I know is more obvious) but even she has had a bit of a rash on her face when she's been standing over colour. I think I'm just weird if I'm honest it could only happen to me lol. Thankyou for your comment and the advice x

I had no problem for years, but working with gels I have to be careful the gel remover (remnants) not to touch my face. My hands may seem clean but if I'm tired & I've rubbed my face I get a problem now. Also I have problems with hair laquer along with volumising products. If I have rubbed my face I just ensure I wash it probably when I've been in contact with it.

I have no reactions to the permanent or semi permanent tests. To ensure I don't react too bad I will take an anti-hystamine tablet. If I don't my whole side of my face drops (like I'd had a stroke) and my eye is forced closed. At one point we thought I had Shingle Eye. But it turned out to be lacquers, heat protection sprays etc....
Hope this info helps...

 

[molliedolliee]

I had no problem for years, but working with gels I have to be careful the gel remover (remnants) not to touch my face. My hands may seem clean but if I'm tired & I've rubbed my face I get a problem now. Also I have problems with hair laquer along with volumising products. If I have rubbed my face I just ensure I wash it probably when I've been in contact with it.

I have no reactions to the permanent or semi permanent tests. To ensure I don't react too bad I will take an anti-hystamine tablet. If I don't my whole side of my face drops (like I'd had a stroke) and my eye is forced closed. At one point we thought I had Shingle Eye. But it turned out to be lacquers, heat protection sprays etc....
Hope this info helps...

Oh right! Goodness me it's mad how you can just become allergic isn't it. How is it now? Mine seems to be the colours.. Any colour and the salon atmosphere. It makes my eyes swell like on the picture and each time it's got worse so I'm dreading the next time. Also suffer abit of a breathing difficulty where my chest goes really tight being in the salon. I genuinely don't think they will be able to give me anything it's too severe x

 

[molliedolliee]

Oh no. I don't know if there'll be a cure for you, just stay as positive as you can be but try and remain realistic. Put a contingent in place for alternative employment. It may take quite a long time to determine what it is that is actually affecting you.

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Yeah I think I've got it in my head now that there defiantly won't be a cure for me. I don't know what the best thing to do is. My managers do say my health is more important which is true so I think they know too I won't be coming back from this x

 

[Dgolds]

Hi molliedollie, that looks awful! I wonder, as you're qualified, could you go mobile & just not do colouring! You could go on regular courses, everything except colouring, to keep up with what you will be missing due to not being in a salon, & still be doing something you love! Good luck with the specialist!! xx

 

[Ella's Tresses]

You might not have to give up. The dermatologist might refer you to an immunologist to get allergy tests. I've had them and they're pretty straight forward.

It will probably mean that you have to take anti histamine for the remainder of your career.

On the flip side, if you can't, you don't have to give up hairdressing. You could become a dedicated stylist as opposed to colourist or you could do sessional work, editorisl and bridal.

There's lots of options so don't give up yet x

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[sazzle_g]

Sounds obvious but have u tried wearing a mask as well. We wire them in the salon doing Brazilian blow outs and even gave them to clients for protection.

Like the last post says, don't give up, change direction, if hair is still your passion then just adjust it.

Funnily enough when I had acupuncture for fertility probs and pcos the Chinese dr said shed had 6 cases in the last year of hairdressers having problems. She said its good I'm not in a salon anymore and doing Brazilian blowouts as they're heavy chemicals but advised me even to wear a mask doing colour for home clients. I'll be honest I've not done it but I'm not major busy like I was in the salon. Scary what chemicals can do to us.

 

[molliedolliee]

Sounds obvious but have u tried wearing a mask as well. We wire them in the salon doing Brazilian blow outs and even gave them to clients for protection.

Like the last post says, don't give up, change direction, if hair is still your passion then just adjust it.

Funnily enough when I had acupuncture for fertility probs and pcos the Chinese dr said shed had 6 cases in the last year of hairdressers having problems. She said its good I'm not in a salon anymore and doing Brazilian blowouts as they're heavy chemicals but advised me even to wear a mask doing colour for home clients. I'll be honest I've not done it but I'm not major busy like I was in the salon. Scary what chemicals can do to us.

It's horrible what chemicals can do you just don't think of it till it happens to you do you. So far I've tried goggles and doubling up on my gloves wearing aprons but ill give the mask a go if I go back in the salon. Chances are I don't think they'll be able to do anything. Thankyou for your advise xx

 

[molliedolliee]

You might not have to give up. The dermatologist might refer you to an immunologist to get allergy tests. I've had them and they're pretty straight forward.

It will probably mean that you have to take anti histamine for the remainder of your career.

On the flip side, if you can't, you don't have to give up hairdressing. You could become a dedicated stylist as opposed to colourist or you could do sessional work, editorisl and bridal.

There's lots of options so don't give up yet x

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Thankyou I suppose it's just because it's been such a long wait to be seen to so all these ideas are floating round my head. I suppose we will see tomorrow x