If grafts are locked in by day 7, why does washing/rubbing the scabs off gently matter? 1/23/2026
The conversation discusses post-hair transplant care, specifically about removing scabs gently after a week, using Vitamin E oil. The user wonders if using harsher methods like steel wool would affect results, but others reassure that if there was no pain or bleeding, it's likely fine.
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