Allergy to my own hair

[cheeny]

Is it possible to be allergic to your own hair? My hair brings out a rash on my face and neck where it touches. This does not happen all of the time but when it does it is extemely itchy and brings out small red spots. This then spreads out to other areas of my body. The problem seems to be worse when I am on my period. I have tried switching shampoos several times but nothing seems to work. I don't know if there is anything I can do apart from have my hair cut extremely short. Any advice?

[Jay02184]

I have had this happen to me a number of times but all I do is wash my face with a fresh wash cloth and moisturize my face and go to sleep at night and by morning my skin is nice and smooth but try to refrain from touching your face after you do this other wise you are back to square one and also when you do this you might wanna put you hair in a bun or something were it won't touch your neck or face.

[joni27]

I find heated and dry rooms start all the lumps and itching .I use cool boiled water to help to calm my face. have been under a dematoligiest for 4 years fedup with all the tests

[Roes]

i would avoid products with fragrance and plant oils as this can irritate.  I had this happen to me.  I would try Dove, Eucerin, Aveeno, Cetaphil or Vanicream brand shampoos.  It is ok if they are not 100 percent natural; they are great for sensitive skin!

[Roes]

I would not try "natural" shampoos, they tend to cause allergies. plant ingredients can do that .  I would use Vanicream or Aveeno or Dove sensitive with no plant ingredients or scent.  That worked wonders for my allergic skin.  

[min8]

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[min8]

I do, it becomes red raw in blotches on my cheek, sometimes my neck & my scalp can get itchy, I get sores, extreme in temperatures & stress seems to make it really sore, I've had it my whole life thought or called eczma just given steroids or moisturiser..i haven't managed to get to dermatology yet... I have problems with my nerves? have spasms the best likeness was dystonia in the face & neck & creak like aunt sally...not sure they're connected the other conditioons have developed later on but thought I'd mention inncase as have no diagnosis there either...interesting to find