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What to do with damaged hair follicles? hair stylist/dresser left bleach on 2 long in march. ever since, one area on my head is thinned out

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You could: try a ROGAINE (minoxidil) containing OTC Preparation! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 9/3/2016

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