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Can bleaching my hair a few days in a row cause lung poisoning? when do symptoms show? i bleached my hair for 6 days to lighten it. i used a powder with ammonium & 20 developer liquid with hydrogen peroxide. i read a fluid in the lungs can build up?

Q: can bleaching my hair a few days in a row cause lung poisoning? when do symptoms show? i bleached my hair for 6 days to lighten it. i used a powder with ammonium & 20 developer liquid with hydrogen peroxide. i read a fluid in the lungs can build up?

: See a doctor in person. There is little chance of toxic unless swallowed.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

See a doctor in person. There is little chance of toxic unless swallowed.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/3/2021

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A member asked:

Can bleaching my hair a few days in a row cause lung poisoning? when do symptoms show? i bleached my hair for 6 days to lighten it. i used a powder with ammonium & 20 developer liquid with hydrogen peroxide. i read a fluid in the lungs can build up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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