Can hair loss be permanent after bleaching? Scalp is still numb 7 weeks later. Help!

November 18, 2016
Asked By:robes80 in Los Angeles, CA

I had my hair bleached by a stylist 7 weeks ago, which included applying bleach to my entire scalp for approx 25min. That night my scalp hurt/burned so bad that I couldn't sleep for the next 2 nights. The burning sensation was replaced by itching, tingling and numbness. Weeks later some itching and numbness persist. My hair is falling out in large amounts now and I have thinning hair on top of my head. I just went to see a dermatologist and got a Kenalog shot. Is there anything else I can do??

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November 29, 2016

Answer: Bleaching hair

November 29, 2016

Answer: Bleaching hair

November 23, 2016

Answer: Bleaching damage

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Answer: Bleaching damage

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