What will help grow my hair grow back after stitches and will it grow around the wound? (Photos)

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A glass bottle was thrown at my head and I ended up with 6 stitches in the very front of my head, right in my bangs :( stitches healed well (7 days) and now that they are removed I’m left with a “bald spot” I still see hairs from where she clipped to close so i have hope... but it’s pretty bad. I’m wondering if there is any creams or oils that will help this problem because I’m desperate to know if it will ever come back.

Jeanette Straga, DO · Answer

It is very early in the wound healing process.  First, over time the scar itself will contract. Second, the surrounding hair that was clipped by the urgent care doc will grow.....1/2 inch a month. Third, give it more time.  If after 6 to 9 months you do not see growth close to the stiches, you can always see a hair transplant surgeon and have a few grafts placed into the scar.

Allan J. Parungao, MD · Answer

Sorry that this happened to you.  At 6 months after the injury, please come in for a free in-person consultation. We can look at the area and determine if anything needs to be done, including surgical and nonsurgical hair restoration options. Looking forward to meeting you.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You’ll know in 9 months how much hair will return. I suspect that quite a bit will return. You’ll want to review with your physician whether their could be any benefit from minoxidil. There are pros and cons of using it but it’s worth an in depth discussion. The most important factor here is just time - your scalp already knows how much hair will return.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You will not know if the hair will grow around this wound for up to 6 months when anlagen kicks in. If it does not grow, see a hair transplant surgeon

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