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Oily Scalp After HT? (photo)

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LansorJul 3, 2013

My frontal to middle transplanted scalp is getting very oily after day 8 FUE with 3000+ grafts. I could see tens or more very small drops of oil on my newly transplanted area. I am washing once daily as suggested by my doc. Is this bad, ok or great? Should I wash more frequently to remove the excessive oil?. I am not going out and having 2 weeks off resting home so this is not sweat.

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