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When Kenalog Injections Dissolve Ridging (Raised Hairline) Due to Hair Transplantation, Does the Ridging Ever Reoccur Again ?

watson01Jun 3, 2012
When Kenalog Injections Dissolve Ridging (Raised Hairline) Due to Hair Transplantation, Does the Ridging Ever Reoccur Again ?

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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
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