Scalp infections are sometimes triggered by allergic reactions, which are a common cause of many sudden afflictions. Allergic reactions to the scalp can occur from contact with certain chemicals in shampoos, conditioners, or other hair treatments. One common cause of scalp inflammation is a chemical in hair dyes called PPD or paraphenylenediamine.

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