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2 months post FUE. I've been getting spots (acne) containing pus. Is this normal? Have I just lost the hair? (Photo)

adamisaJul 26, 2015
2 months post 3200 grafts fue i started getting acne on the transplanted area some full of pus. After a shower they tend to burst but I've sometimes helped the stuff out & noticed that along with the pus, hair also comes out and with what looks like a follicle? I am worried about this and not sure what i need to do. Do you think it's the follicle coming out along with the hair and I've lost those hairs? I apologise for the description and thank you for your help :)

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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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3 weeks post op, its fairly safe to shave. Transplanted hair does not grow immediately; first it goes into resting phase then starts growing 2-3 months post op. You should not worry if it doesnt grow back now.

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

This is a skin disease that is common in my own family so I understand it from a patient point of view. Hair and vitiligo are unrelated. You can go forward with a hair transplant (FUE) and if you get vitiligo in the wounds, I guess you can treat it with Scalp Micropigmentation, something we are...

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Dear bevakasha,Thank you for writing in with your question. You’re 17, so be aware that you’ll need parental consent for elective surgery such as a hair transplant procedure. So, let’s assume you have that. From your pictures, it doesn’t appear as though your forehead is all that large. ...

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

Swelling at 7 months is almost unheard of. You must go back to your doctor and get examined to find out why you still have swelling.  Maybe you have a persistent infection there?  I can not tell for the little you discussed above, but your doctor is your best source for information...

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Dear Fella,Thank you for writing in with your question. The grafts should be raised slightly above the skin by about 1mm or so. If some are sticking out more than that, I would consider seeing the physician who performed your procedure to inquire. If they are more than 3mm or so that could be...

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