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Cause of Hair Loss After Perm?

I had a perm done at Walmart about 1 month ago. Apparently it was not one of my better choices. About a week after the perm I began to lose my hair. Every day after brushing my hair, there is, what I think is a significantly greater than "normal" amount of hair in my brush. I have about 60/40 graying hair and it has always been thin and fine at it's best. Of course, it is thinning most in the top front where it's the first thing you see when you look at me. I don't know how to tell if it's just breaking off or it's coming out at the roots.

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I have tried OTC name brand conditioners. There seems to be no difference in the hair loss whether I blow it dry or let it air dry. It seems to me that the issue is my scalp, rather than hair breakage, but I could be wrong. I really can't tell when looking at what has been in my brush. I'm wondering if, at this point, I should consult a doctor. Would an allergist, dermatologist, or a family practice physician be appropriate? Should I continue with leave-in conditioner? Help!

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September 21, 20170 found this helpful
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I am so sorry this has happened. The person who did the perm on your hair has damaged your hair by leaving it in too long. I would suggest that you go and see a doctor for this. They might give you some advice or special medication to help out.

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You could have been allergic to the products she used on your perm. There are many different ones on the market and this one wasn't right for you.

 

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September 21, 20170 found this helpful

I'm so sorry. I can't tell if you mean you did it yourself or someone there did it for you-- but it was not good for your hair and now those strands are permanently damaged. You can use some products to keep it softer and make it stronger. Dont pull on it or brush too hard. You probably want to get a good amount of the length cut off to help it start fresh.

 

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September 21, 20170 found this helpful
  • Perms are very hard on your hair. There are a lot of chemicals applied to your hair. They can cause frizziness and bald patches.
  • Sleep with conditioner overnight about twice a week.
 

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September 21, 20170 found this helpful

I did not read the whole thing/Go see a doctor maybe you were allergic to the perm solution.

 
September 22, 20170 found this helpful

Which kind of doctor should I see? Dermatologist? Allergist? ???

 
February 27, 20210 found this helpful

Did you ever find an answer? I too had a perm done at walmart. My hair started shedding badly from everywhere on my head after and has been ever since.

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It's like its not growing in anymore. That perm was 2-3 years ago...

 

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