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I got bit by a brown recluse on my head when i,was 19. i went to the hospital to get it drained. after it held i now have a raised scar that doesn't grow hair and, is hard to cover up?
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I learned from one case I had how destructive to tissue a brown recluse spider bite can be so I'm not surprised about how thick your scalp scarring is. I recommend consulting a skilled beautician or cosmetologist to evaluate and advise you on best hair care technique for your case.
Answered 1/11/2023
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