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	I bleached my hair recently, does bleach affect the scalp? Steve
	Hair bleach is hydrogen peroxide - it's an irritant, so it can make your skin itch, and feel a bit dry and tight for a while afterwards, but there shouldn't be any long term consequences.
	October 2004

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