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I died my hair dk brown. i woke in the night scratching my head..my neck and ears are all bumpy and itch. 2 glands on the back of my neck are up.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This may: Be an allergic reaction. Don't know when your hair was colored. If you have been scratching a lot could have infecttion. Would encourage you to see dermatologist. Take care.

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/6/2013

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A member asked:

I died my hair dk brown. i woke in the night scratching my head..my neck and ears are all bumpy and itch. 2 glands on the back of my neck are up.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

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