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Is it okay to exfoliate the scalp after a hair transplant? I had a FUT transplant in 2006.

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DavidRozyJan 27, 2018

I sometimes shave my head but don't want to damage any grafts. Is it okay to exfoliate the scalp? Thanks.

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Dr. Michael Vories, MD

Dr. Michael Vories, MD

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Answered on Jan 29, 2018

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD

Dr. Jae Pak, MD

Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

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Answered on Feb 8, 2018

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Dr. Karl Hekimian, MD

Dr. Karl Hekimian, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Answered on Jan 29, 2018

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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)

Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)

Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Answered on Jan 29, 2018

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