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Suggest Treatment For Scabs On The Head After Bleaching

I bleached my hair and redyed it. Now I have two patches with scabs on my head. They are about the size of two thumbnails. They don t ooze or hurt, but my whole scalp is quite dry. Could I just not wash my hair for a couple of days and condition it properly when I do or do I need to see a doctor?
posted on Sat, 20 Sep 2014
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Hi

You seem to have developed a mild allergic reaction over the scalp after bleaching the hair .
This could present with redness,itching or mild scaling .
Topical application of a steroid lotion can help .
Dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp can also present similarly.
This can be dealt by application of topical anti dandruff shampoos and lotions .
Avoid oil application.

Dr Geetika Paul
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Suggest Treatment For Scabs On The Head After Bleaching

Hi You seem to have developed a mild allergic reaction over the scalp after bleaching the hair . This could present with redness,itching or mild scaling . Topical application of a steroid lotion can help . Dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp can also present similarly. This can be dealt by application of topical anti dandruff shampoos and lotions . Avoid oil application. Dr Geetika Paul