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Itchy red bumps at back of donor area after hair transplant. What should I do to make this go away? (Photo)

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I have red bumps in my donor area that make me itchy when I touch them and one red pimple in recipient area. Doctor is out of country so can’t see her for follow up. I hope this is not an infection. I am 19 daya post op. What should I do to make this go away? Thank you.

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