Minor sunburn in the recipient area due to high temperature inside the car (no direct exposure to sunlight), 1 month po. I didn't expose my head to direct sunlight but still i have a sunburn in my recipient area. I got it because of the high temperature inside my car as air conditioning wasn't working (for 10-15 mins). I am 1 month post op and my doctor said that sunburn can't affect grafts as they are deep inside the skin. I have redness, not sure about the bumps, I am really worried. Please do check the photos
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Sun exposure is not recommended after surgery but if it already happened there isn't much you can do.
Stubble often remains. These hairs will sooner or later shed. They are never a problem for new hairs that start to grow. Usually, there is a lag time between the time the hairs shed (2-8 weeks) and the time the new hair grows (3-8 months). IF for any reason, there is an overlap between the two,...
One should not rub or massage the scabs or crusts early because this may bring off the graft follicles. It is recommended that one should wait for around 12 to 14 days before gently rubbing or massaging the transplanted area. In order to keep the area clean and crusts soft one should wash the...