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Yellowish skin after hair transplant (Photo)

December 20, 2017
Asked By:MairPort in Porto Alegre, BR

3 days after my hair transplant I noticed yellowish skin around the area...is it normal? thank you

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December 28, 2017

Answer: Sometimes doctors use betadine to clean the skin before surgery. This can leave a yellow stain on your skin.

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December 28, 2017

Answer: Sometimes doctors use betadine to clean the skin before surgery. This can leave a yellow stain on your skin.

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December 21, 2017

Answer: Yellowish skin

William Rassman, MD (retired)
December 21, 2017

Answer: Yellowish skin

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