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What Causes Soreness And Numbness In The Scalp?

I went to a salon the other day to have my hair lightened and it was a painful experienced a lot of pulling with the nots in my hair and washed about 7 times may scalp felt very sore afterwards but I woke up 2days after with my scalp feeling very tight and numb light I m wearing a wig or a swimming cap I ve tried washing my hair but it feels the same and I could t feel the water in my head at first until I used cold I m getting worried it was at a salon and I ve never felt like this afterwards
Thu, 8 Feb 2018
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Hello!

My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms are related to the soft tissues inflammation due to the trauma (hair pulling). It is a temporary situation and there is nothing to worry about!
A shower and some head massage will help improve you situation.
You should just try to be patient, because anxiety may exacerbate the situation (triggering tensive type headache).
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Best regards!
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What Causes Soreness And Numbness In The Scalp?

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms are related to the soft tissues inflammation due to the trauma (hair pulling). It is a temporary situation and there is nothing to worry about! A shower and some head massage will help improve you situation. You should just try to be patient, because anxiety may exacerbate the situation (triggering tensive type headache). Hope you will find this information helpful! Best regards!