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Can kenalog injection be used to treat strip scar camouflaged using FUE?

cy2000Jul 4, 2016
My strip scar is elevated, and I plan to fix it with kenalog injection. However, I fear cortisone injection can cause loss of transplanted hair on the scar.

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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