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Is antiseptic (hibiscrub) wash safe to use after hair transplant?

MattSmith91
I recently had a hair transplant and the day after I suffered from some superficial pustules which were cleaned up at the surgery. I was told to use antiseptic wash (I suspect it is hibiscrub) twice a day instead of baby shampoo. Is this safe or is it too harsh? Would I have killed the hair follicles using antiseptic wash on my scalp so soon after (day after) my hair transplant?

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