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Hi i just got my hair fully bleached yesterday where my scalp started to burn now today my whole head is numb and scabs what can use to heal my head?

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

Try massaging: coconut oil into hair and scalp. This will moisturize and sooth the chemically damaged skin.

Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i just got my hair fully bleached yesterday where my scalp started to burn now today my whole head is numb and scabs what can use to heal my head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elton Behner answered

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