Article: Cosmetic allergies.

Cosmetic Allergies

Whether or not a permanent improves a person's appearance is a matter of opinion. But when Carolyn, a secretary in Rockville, Md., arrived at her wedding shower one May evening, it was easy to see that the permanent she got at a beauty salon the day before had not produced the desired results. While the chemical treatment did give her curly hair, it also gave her a red, swollen face.

"I tried to cover it up with makeup,' she said, "but it didn't help much. I was so embarrassed at the shower. Thank goodness I didn't wait until right before the wedding.'

Carolyn had a care of cosmetic contact dermatitis--an acute allergic ...

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