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[dwsplaymate]

I went to an allergist and am waiting for the results of the test. Meanwhile, I'm supposed to work on healing my scalp internally. Does anyone know of any products that will penetrate through my scalp to heal it internally? thanx.

 

[L.Mo.]

I don't know the answer... all I know is that the best way to heal your scalp internally is to take something internally. Our skin grows from the inside out, so healing will come as the deeper, healthy layers replace the outer damaged layers.

Products applied on the skin have varying levels of ability to penetrate the scalp and absorption can be erratic. Look for something that functions as a general "skin healer".

Vitamins, perhaps?

 

[soulchild]

You should look into essential fatty acids.

 

[dwsplaymate]

??

 

[pookeylou]

What did the allergist say while you were there?
Did he/she give any clue what the problem may be?
Did he/she give any suggestions on what to avoid in the meantime?

I am reading in "Perscription For Nutritional Healing" that the following can help with hairloss and allergies:

Unsatruated fatty acids (Primrose oil, salmon oil)
Biotin
Coenzyme Q10
Selenium

People have had success with ridding allergic reactions by doing "detox diets" specific to the allergy...but since you dont know what the allergy is yet...there is no way to suggest one to do.

Did you try the aloe on your scalp to get relief? Also "Burts Bee's" Natural Remedy makes natural products that provide relief for allergic reactions and burns...Grabbed a curling iron once...ON THE WRONG END!!! Used Burts ointments...within 30 minutes of the ointment and ice...my hand was fine.

Dont give up...wait until the doctor comes back with results....use natural things to get relief and then go from there to treat the allergy.

Hang in there

 

[dwsplaymate]

The allergist said that I definitely had a reaction to either the perm chemicals or glue. He tested me for a latex allergy and I won't get the results until a couple of weeks. Do you all think that my head will eventually heal internally and the pain will stop?

thanx for your responses. they've been really helpful.

 

[AFashionSlave]

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dwsplaymate said:
The allergist said that I definitely had a reaction to either the perm chemicals or glue. He tested me for a latex allergy and I won't get the results until a couple of weeks. Do you all think that my head will eventually heal internally and the pain will stop?

thanx for your responses. they've been really helpful.

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I'm not an allergist but I do believe that anything is possible!

Have you tried taking Tylenol for the pain?

What is your routine now?
Are you still perming?
Are you still wearing glue in weaves?
What products do you use now?

I think that you should stay far away from SLS shampoos.

Try adding honey to your conditioner. Honey is nature's moisturizer. Honey also has antiseptic qualities and it slows down the growth of bacteria. I mix honey and natural oils into my conditioner and my hair is very soft and healthy.

 

[dwsplaymate]

By the way, the hair glue that was used is called Hair Magic and the ingredients in it are: natural rubber latex, water, ammonium, hydroxide. The ingredients in the perm that was used on me the same day are: mineral oil, petrolatum, water, emulsifling, wax, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol, laneth-15, cepyl alcohol, peg-75 linen, simethicome. The name of the perm is Affirm. Does anyone see any other ingredient on this list that one could possibly be allergic to other than latex? One beautician's theory is that this Affirm perm and the glue chemicals did not agree with each other, and reacted to each other.

 

[AFashionSlave]

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By the way, the hair glue that was used is called Hair Magic and the ingredients in it are: natural rubber latex, water, ammonium, hydroxide. The ingredients in the perm that was used on me the same day are: mineral oil, petrolatum, water, emulsifling, wax, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol, laneth-15, cepyl alcohol, peg-75 linen, simethicome. The name of the perm is Affirm. Does anyone see any other ingredient on this list that one could possibly be allergic to other than latex? One beautician's theory is that this Affirm perm and the glue chemicals did not agree with each other, and reacted to each other.

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I have no idea what you are allergic to but are you still using the products that the doctor thinks are behind the irritation?

The perm and the latex reacting to each other sounds a little strange to me. Maybe you are allergic to latex or some other substance - then you are putting a chemical on already irritated skin.

 

[pookeylou]

There definitely sounds like a connection...

You could be allergic to both...the chemical in the relaxer and the latex in the glue...put those two together and you have a severe chemical burn/allergic reaction.

You mentioned this situation earlier, I remember asking if you were given pain medicine...you indicated you were taking some...are you also applying aloe to the affected area?

I hate to hear that you are suffering...but it sounds like you may have to approach it with pain medication and a salve until this heals. It sounds like it is just going to take time.

But if the pain medicine is giving relief...then continue to stay way from ANYTHING that may be too alkaline (sodium hydrochloride) or acidic. I agree with AFS...no shampoos with SLS. Olive oils can be soothing and certainly aloe.

Have you tried those?

 

[dwsplaymate]

I've tried aloe and it doesn't really do anything. thanx a lot pookey and others. I'm definitely gonna try out some of your suggestions. What are shampoos with SLS?

 

[pookeylou]

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I've tried aloe and it doesn't really do anything. thanx a lot pookey and others. I'm definitely gonna try out some of your suggestions. What are shampoos with SLS?

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The majority of shampoos have sulfates (SLS) which YOU DO NOT want to use on your scalp...at least until it is healed. There is a thread on this forum with people listing shampoos WITHOUT sls...I will see if I can bump it up for you.

 

[dwsplaymate]

thanx.