2 months post Mohs on scalp I am still totally bald where I was shaved for surgery. Will it grow back? Can I use scalp dye?

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I had Mohs on my scalp 2 months ago. The surgeon stitched the excision without the need for a skin graft. However I am still totally bald in the place he shaved for the surgery. I thought it would grow back normally but there is no sign of this happening. Is this normal and if so has anyone used scalp dye to make their scalp less obvious? Thanks

John Louis Ratz, MD · Answer

Without a photo, it is very difficult to appropriately answer your question. It would also be helpful to know some of the details of the repair, your age range, and whether you have experienced any thinning of your hair prior to the surgery.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

If the area was JUST shaved prior to the surgery, then that area should be able to regrow the hair just fine. However on the actual site of the Mohs itself, you could have issues with hair regrowth simply because scar tissue may have formed there which may make affect the follicles and not allow hair regrowth there. There is always a chance of this happening. Regarding the dye, it would be best to have the site examined by your dermatologist or Mohs surgeon and make sure the site is fully closed and healthy. I would not suggest putting dye on anything if there's an open wound or it's not fully healed. 
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