Falling of hair with scabs while cleaning on day 11 post-FUE Transplant. Is it really something to worry about?

August 23, 2017
Asked By:Avtar Singh in Bangalore, IN

Hi, I have operated FUE transplant and post surgery has taken the utmost care in sleeping, medicines, application of medicines and cleaning. On day 11 I was cleaning the scabs with surgical spirit and cotton on recipient area, I observed that a lot of hairs came out along with scabs. I have not applied the excessive pressure but just gentle cleaning and soft rubbing with cotton. I am really worried about this. 

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September 19, 2017

Answer: Day 11 Post FUE - Scabs and Hair Loss

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Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 19, 2017

Answer: Day 11 Post FUE - Scabs and Hair Loss

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Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 30, 2017

Answer: It is normal to shed transplanted hairs weeks after surgery. The new hairs may take 6 to 12 months to grow.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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October 30, 2017

Answer: It is normal to shed transplanted hairs weeks after surgery. The new hairs may take 6 to 12 months to grow.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
September 5, 2017

Answer: The transplanted hairs

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September 5, 2017

Answer: The transplanted hairs

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September 5, 2017

Answer: Scabs with Hair

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September 5, 2017

Answer: Scabs with Hair

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September 5, 2017

Answer: Shedding on the 11th day

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September 5, 2017

Answer: Shedding on the 11th day

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