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Uneven skin/redness/itchy donor area. Any suggestions? (photos)

ahm3dMar 31, 2016
Hi, I have had 2 hair transplants via strip method. (2500 grafts) My skin is uneven at the donor area, looks like a bump. It does not appear all along the complete line of scar, few parts of the scar line is normal with rest of my head (as shown in current picture). I was given contractubex gel to be applied. The redness has subside (see current picture) but the skin still feels uneven & bumpy. Do I have to bother? M considering FUE for 3rd time. Did I make mistake by going with strip method?

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