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Does hives caused on scalp due to allergy affect the transplanted hair follicles?

May 12, 2016
Asked By:surazy in Bangalore, IN

I had my FUE one week ago , recently i got hives on my skin and scalp due to a shellfish allergy which lasted for about 4 hours. So i just wanted to know will that by any chance effect the transplanted hair follicles. Thank you.

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Answer: Allergic reaction from eating shellfish should not impact your transplanted hairs. However if you are concerned, contact your d

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May 20, 2016

Answer: Allergic reaction from eating shellfish should not impact your transplanted hairs. However if you are concerned, contact your d

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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May 16, 2016

Answer: Hives on scalp.

William Woessner, MD
May 16, 2016

Answer: Hives on scalp.

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Hives on recipient area

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Hives on recipient area

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