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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December 5, 2016
Answer: It is not normal to have numbness after bleaching your hair. Kenalog shots are not typical for treating chemical burns.
If you are losing hair and want treatment options you should schedule a consultation with a doctor. Photos are not very helpful without a proper examination.
Thanks for your query. You should start minoxidil as soon as possible and along with that you start multivitamins and finasteride if required. You should visit your dermatologist and get a treatment schedule planned and start it immediately and rule out any other underlying medical condition. ...
