What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Scalp After Dyeing Hair?

Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2015

Question: I dyed my hair last week and then again this week.. Last time i was fine. This time my whole scalp became numb and tingly for like 12 hours also burning and stinging of the eyes . I also accidentky got a little in my mouth while i washed it out but i called poison control and they said i should be fine. But the next day i had a severe headache and motrin helped but I felt way off and felt kind of dizzy. The next day even worse headache and I was completely dizzy all day and some blurred vison.I had the spins, when i would sit down I felt like the whole room was spinning. Now I am unsure what to do because My head still hurts very bad and i am still sort of dizzy. But I have work all day tomorrow and saturday and have no time to see a doctor. What do you recommend?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely poisoning from heavy metals in hair XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to poisoning from heavy metals in hair XXXXXXX Blood levels of heavy metals like lead and mercury should be checked after consulting your physician.

In case of lead poisoning injection of sodium calcium EDTA and dimercarpol will be helpful. For mercury poisoning dimercaptopropropanesulphate will help in eliminating through urine.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)

Thank you for your advice. Do you feel like I'M going to be okay? If it were the poisoning due to heavy metals should I go get my lab tests right away or will I be ok till monday? Because I have work today and saturday and cannot be seen until monday. Is this somthing that will do permanent damage to me and needs immediate action or can it wait? Just unsure what to do, any advice would be helpful

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It will depend on the dose you exposed.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up.

It will depend on the dose of exposure. If you have mild symptoms with out worsening then it is ok to wait and see your doctor on Monday.
If possible to do consultation early then it is better. We can't predict how much amount of metal is there in your system. Only after performing test we can tell that. You will be ok after therapy.

Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar