Post hair transplant, my doctor told me to put bacitracin on my scalp. It has become red. Is this going to affect my grafts?

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I had a fut hair transplant 3 weeks a go but my doctor tell me to put some bacitracin on my scalp on the 8th day after the surgery after I didi that for 2 days I noticed that my scalp became very red and its been a week after I did that and the red ness is not going away also you think this going to affect my grafts than you

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you notice a reaction after applying Bacitracin, it may be an allergic reaction.  You need to call your doctor as soon as possible.  It may also be a sign of infection.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

This could be an allergy and you should go back in for an evaluation.  It could affect your results.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Bacitracin can cause topical allergies which can cause redness and itching. If that is the case, stop it immediately. You can just use regular shampoo at this time.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Some doctors use neosporine and bacitracin after FUT on the donor site for about two weeks. If you are experiencing redness you may have allergic reaction to it and you need to stop.  Call your doctor .

Brian Goertz, MD (retired) · Answer

Some people are allergic to Bacitracin. However, with any redness in the post operative period it is important to rule out an infection. Please contact your surgeon's office for further help.

Post hair transplant, my doctor told me to put bacitracin on my scalp. It has become red. Is this going to affect my grafts?

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Post hair transplant, my doctor told me to put bacitracin on my scalp. It has become red. Is this going to affect my grafts?

Answers (6)

Answer: Reaction to bacitracin

Answer: Reaction to bacitracin

Answer: Post Operative redness with Bacitracin

Answer: Post Operative redness with Bacitracin

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