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What’s best to apply to 20 day old donor and recipient areas? (photo)

rosco49Jul 22, 2018
I had FUE 20 days ago. My donor and recipient areas are quite red and dry, but not infected. What should I apply to these areas to help continue to heal as quickly as possible. The recipient area still has one last (small) scab yet to completely dry up and flake away. As prescribed by my surgeon I used Bepanthol cream for the first 10 days before washing with baby shampoo. I’ve heard some people swear by aloe Vera on their recipient/donor areas to help the healing process. Any suggestions?

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