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Is Sebamed Anti-Dandruff shampoo harmful if used four days after hair transplantation? (Photo)

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MikeSWMay 9, 2018

Five days ago I’ve had a hair transplantation. Instead of Sebamed “everyday use” I’ve bought the anti-dandruff version by accident. I’ve used it yesterday for the first time and today. Now I’m worried if this will harm anything concerning the hair transplantation. I only softly dab shampoo (nearly touching) on my scalp after using lotion of 45 minutes. Afterwards I wash it off with lukewarm unpressurized water. Hope someone can enlighten me!

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