I scratched my head in my sleep a month after my FUE transplant, what should I do. (photo)

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I scratched my head in my sleep a month after my transplant and it has now scabbed, what shall I do about the scab?

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

mikecroby13,There is no way that scratching one month after an FUE procedure is going to hurt the outcome.Was this an isolated event?Sincerely,Bernardino A. Arocha, MD

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There isn't much harm you can do a month after your hair transplant surgery.  If are having issues, it is best to contact your doctor.

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

You likely don't need to worry about scratching your head 1 time after the transplant.  However, if the scab does not resolve I would recommend following up with your surgeon.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

It is doubtful that at one month you could really do any significant damage to your grafts, since they should be very well established in your scalp by now. Really only serious, intense trauma is going to affect them (the kind that leaves permanent scars) so scratching part of your scalp shouldn't be an issue.

Gregory Michael Bazell, MD · Answer

Its normal to be concerned after a procedure, you just invested in yourself and want the best outcome.  However, at this point, 1 month, you can't scratch your scalp and hurt anything.  The scab will fall off normally but I recommend soaking you scalp for 5 minutes in a tub to accelerate the process.

I scratched my head in my sleep a month after my FUE transplant, what should I do. (photo)

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