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Allergy to Hair Dye, Cosmetics and Body Piercings

By , About.com GuideSeptember 14, 2010

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The use of various cosmetics is becoming more common in people of all ages, from teenagers to older adults. From hair dye to eye shadow, and from ear piercings to tongue piercings, decorating various body parts is the latest craze, although people may get more than they bargained for. These items may cause contact dermatitis, an itchy rash that resembles poison ivy/oak rashes. Have you experienced an itchy rash after getting your hair dyed, at the site where make-up was applied, or where you have a body piercing? You may have a cosmetic allergy.

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