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I have had folliculitis decalvans for 10 years, would I be able to get SMP to cover it? (photos)

Carlos3Dec 22, 2018
I have had folliculitis decalvans for 10 years. Lymecline keeps the scabs and crusting away, but the scarring burns and is very red. Would I be able to get Scalp micro pigmentation therapy over the scarring to cover the hair loss ?

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