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How long do chemical burns take to heal on your scalp from a hair relaxer?

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Depends: The healing depends upon the ingredients. You should go to the Emergency room immediately or see a Plastic Surgeon right away

Answered 3/19/2018

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