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Irreversible Scarring 18 Months After FUE Beard Restoration? (photos)

December 29, 2021
Asked By:Affectionate658078 in Florence, South Carolina

I started noticing redness, scaling, and folliculitis 11 months post op from an FUE beard restoration procedure. Its been 6 months since this outbreak. Only in sites where grafts were inserted. Dermatologists have been treating with topical steroids, but nothing seems to help. The new growth of the grafts seems to be irritating the epidermis. My thoughts are electrolysis or laser hair removal. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks

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