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Developed Hard Scabs On Head After A Hair Bleach. What Should I Do Now?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Oct 2013
Question: Hi I just had my hair bleached yesterday and have developed hard scabs on my head.
Should I see a Doctor??
My age is 32 I am male.
My email is YYYY@YYYY
Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
mild steroid May help you

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Hard scabs suggest that you have developed an allergic reaction to the bleach agent.
you can apply a mild steroid lotion like desonide and wash your scalp with a mild shampoo.
If you don't get response with this, you may XXXXXXX a dermatologist.
Let me know if would any other doubts.
thank you
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Developed Hard Scabs On Head After A Hair Bleach. What Should I Do Now?

Brief Answer:
mild steroid May help you

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Hard scabs suggest that you have developed an allergic reaction to the bleach agent.
you can apply a mild steroid lotion like desonide and wash your scalp with a mild shampoo.
If you don't get response with this, you may XXXXXXX a dermatologist.
Let me know if would any other doubts.
thank you