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I dyed my hair a few weeks ago due to irritation i had sores on my scalp it's currently healed now i just have a really dry scalp & flaky. now i have?

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Dr. Randa Bascharon answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Shedding scalp skin: Your scalp was irritated from the chemicals in the dye which is common. Once the irritation occurs the skin becomes inflamed and sheds (similar to what happens when you get a sunburn). Coconut oil is a great way to sooth the scalp and great for your hair and may help your symptoms.

Answered 10/30/2015

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