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P-Phenylenediamine allergy

P-Phenylenediamine allergy: Introduction

P-Phenylenediamine allergy: A p-Phenylenediamine allergy refers to an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to p-Phenylenediamine which is used mainly as a dye in hair colorants. Exposure usually occurs through skin contact and hence results in skin symptoms. In the case of hair colorants, skin reactions may be localized but can occasionally spread to other parts of the body. Very rare cases can result in anaphylaxis. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of P-Phenylenediamine allergy is available below.

Symptoms of P-Phenylenediamine allergy

• Skin redness
• Skin swelling
• Skin itching
• Skin blisters
• Skin irritation
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Treatments for P-Phenylenediamine allergy

• Avoid exposure to allergen. Medications may be used to alleviate some symptoms e.g. antihistamines and topical steroids. Moisturizers can alleviate skin symptoms and antibiotics may be needed if secondary skin infections develop from initial skin symptoms such as rashes
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to P-Phenylenediamine allergy:

• Allergies -- Related Home Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with P-Phenylenediamine allergy?

• Misdiagnosis of P-Phenylenediamine allergy

Causes of P-Phenylenediamine allergy

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P-Phenylenediamine allergy: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and P-Phenylenediamine allergy

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed early...read more »

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P-Phenylenediamine allergy: Research Doctors & Specialists

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P-Phenylenediamine allergy: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

P-Phenylenediamine allergy: Animations

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P-Phenylenediamine allergy: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Chemical-related conditions
• more types...»

Types of P-Phenylenediamine allergy

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