Boils and pimples at the hair transplanted area. Is it normal or anything serious?

September 4, 2015
Asked By:PH458 in Cleveland, OH

hi, its my 5th week post op. i could see some pimples and boils at the temples? am using tugain foam. is it normal or anything serious.. will pimples stop the transplanted hair growth or it destroys it.

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September 7, 2015

Answer: You can get infections of hair follicles and see pimples.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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September 7, 2015

Answer: You can get infections of hair follicles and see pimples.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
September 6, 2015

Answer: Pimples in the recipient area

September 6, 2015

Answer: Pimples in the recipient area

September 6, 2015

Answer: Boils and pimples after a hair transplant

September 6, 2015

Answer: Boils and pimples after a hair transplant

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