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Is it okay to pick crusts/bumps after 2-3 months of hair transplant FUE?

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gedela vinayDec 19, 2015

I am 2 months post FUE,my scalp is little itchy,When i run my fingers through my scalp,i feel small bumps, crusts,is it okay if i pick them with my finger nails?no bleeding nothing,i am 2 months post FUE,will i damage my grafts even now?

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