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Post FUE First hair wash some lotion won't wash out of my hair what should I do?

kammyk85Aug 14, 2016
Hi it's my first wash and some lotion won't wash out seems to be stuck on the grafts - tried to wash off thoroughly but it's still won't come off what should I do?

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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