Red bumps over the donor area 14 days after hair transplant. Any suggestions? (Photo)

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I has been 15days since my ht of 4000 grafts. My donor area started showing some red pimples all over the donor area. My doctor suggested that it is follicalitis and put me on cefadrox and citrigen for 4 days. Is it fine to use these tabs for 4 days or do I have to use them for more days. Any suggestions.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you have red bumps and you are concerned see your doctor as soon as possible as it may be an infection.  If you saw your doctor and were given antibiotic use it as directed.  Follow your doctor's recommendations and go back if it is not working.

Anthony Bared, MD, FACS · Answer

You need to have these treated as these are a sign of a possible infection.  Your physician will be able to guide you in how best to manage.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Always follow your doctors orders as your doctor has seen you and evaluated you. It is very possible you have an infection at this time, and your doctor should see you and help you with your recovery.  Best of luck.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

You should follow your doctors instructions.  If you continue to have these after you stop the medications, you should see your doctor for follow up for further treatment.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

That would be a red flag for an infection. Go back to have your doctor evaluate it. You run the risk of losing your transplants if an infection goes untreated.

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