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I am post 1 month HT and went to sauna for an hour after 1 month. Am I safe or have i disturbed the Hair grafts.?

sap 123Nov 1, 2013
i was in and out of Sauna for an hour. Do i disturb my new hair graft follicles or skin? i am post 1 month HT. regards sinu

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