Donor area is red and dehydrated. Can I use a moisturizer? Is it OK to rub the transplanted area after 2 weeks? (Photo)

July 12, 2014
Asked By:Oalrousan in East Jordan, MI

Hello doctor/s Question 1 This is the second week after the (FUE) hair transplant, and the donor area still red and dehydrated, ist possible to use any moisturizer or cream?? Question 2 Am still washing my transplanted area as prescribed for me, and now its almost 2 weeks after the procedure, is it ok to start rubbing my transplanted area? Question 3 Can I get back to sleep as I use to? Because since the procedure am still sleeping with head elevated 45 degrees? Thank you

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November 28, 2015

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November 28, 2015

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March 8, 2015

Answer: Elevase Moisture Booster

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March 8, 2015

Answer: Elevase Moisture Booster

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July 14, 2014

Answer: Hair

July 14, 2014

Answer: Hair

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July 14, 2014

Answer: Your doctor

July 14, 2014

Answer: Your doctor

July 7, 2015

Answer: Problems wiht the donor area

July 7, 2015

Answer: Problems wiht the donor area