Chemically burnt scalp: will my hair regrow? (photos)

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Hi, I went to a hairdresser and dyed my hair for the first time. It was a month ago and I have noticed bald spots on the top of my head, do you think these spots are chemical burns? Will my hair regrow and is there a way of finding out if the roots are still there? Thank you for your help, they're patches with no hair and it's really alarming.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you have hair loss due to chemical "damage".  There is no "method" to find out if you have "roots" still left in the area.  The best method is to wait.  If there are "roots" it will take several months for the hairs to regrow.  There are no "treatments" that is guaranteed to hurry (or improve) this process.  Only time will tell.

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

Its likely that without any intervention your hair will re-grow.  But there is no way to know except with the test of time.  You can try PRP treatments as they can't hurt and may help with the healing and re-growth process.  If after 9 months the hair has not come back then at that point it will likely be permanent and you can look into surgical repair with a hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Hair will regrow if there are follicles. I suggest seeing an expert to determine what treatments can be done to help.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

There is some hair in that spot means  damage is not serious.I think you will have your hair again a few couple of months without any permanent  damage ..

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You require an up close exam by a dermatologist to figure out what's going on. This could be a burn but it could be several other things too.A dermatologist can tell you if the roots are still there - probably without needing to do a biopsy.

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