Hair Dye Allergy Test?

I've been dying my hair with the same dye for years and have never had a problem. Last week I got a tattoo and thought I should do the allergy test. I did it on my inner arm like it said to. About 24 hours later, I developed a small rash of little red bumps on my legs. The bumps may have been caused by heat, as I was wearing tight jeans and in the heat all day, but I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible that I had an allergic reaction to the dye? Does it make sense that I would become irritated on my legs?! Sorry this was so long, I'm just confused and don't want to risk anything. Thanks a lot!

Hair Dye Allergy Test?

I would say, try the test again, under less extreme circumstances. Better to wait a few more days than to have a bad reaction.

Also, it may have nothing to do with your tattoo. The formulation of the dye may have changed slightly. Or, you may have developed a sensitivity to it.

Hair Dye Allergy Test?

I am not even going to get into whether the reaction is caused by the dye, primarily because I do not know, but I am going to lecture you on its use..commercial hair dye has some devastating stuff in it and is proven to be very harmful to the body...the scalp absorbs the chemical immediately and from there into the blood and on to every organ in the body...for example, if one was to put a clove of garlic on the instep of the foot it will be absorbed and showing in the blood in less than a minute...it is conceivable then that a reaction to a dye can show anywhere in or on the body... if you are going to dye your hair then there are plenty of natural dyes at any health food store and these are much better and safer to use...and you know, in most cases your natural colour may be the best for you.

Hair Dye Allergy Test?

I wouldnt risk dying your hair until your tatoo has healed, as it is classed as a open wound, so your body is fighting off potential infections from that.

My friend got her nose pierced, and then found she developed an allergy to her facial cleanser for a while after that.