Can Burns on the Scalp be Caused by Chemical Hair Dye? Posted: 01-23-06 02:30am
i dyed my hair and then bleached it. i now
have scab like parts on the top of my
scalp towards the front, that have puss
under the scab. are these chemical burns?
if so how do i treat them? are they best
left unattended or will i b left like this
for ever?
It is possible that the scab-like areas on
your scalp were caused by the chemicals
you used. Most likely, there is an
infection present as well. You will
probably need a local antibiotic to help
clear it up. I don’t think that these
scabs will stay forever, but you can
consult your dermatologist to shorten the
length of the scabbing.
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