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Had a FUE one week ago , but need to take acyclovir for herpes, will this harm my recovery?

joao21May 18, 2018
Had a FUE one week ago , but need to stat taking acyclovir ( 200 mg x 5 day) , because need to fight a herpes. Is this medication harmful for my hair recovery?

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on May 20, 2018
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