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I had hair bleach put in and my head feels swollen i have had it done before but not all over--it has been 24 hours since i have benedril and took ig?
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Contact Dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a condition in which the skin becomes red, sore, or inflamed after direct contact with a substance. There are two kinds of contact dermatitis: irritant or allergic. Treatment is with topical and oral prescription cortisone.
Answered 6/3/2018
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Could be scalp: Sensitivity to the hair dye chemicals. See your doctor to determine if steroids, etc are needed.
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