Do I have infection after FUE? (photo)

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I’m now 6 weeks post FUE and donor area had many pimples and veg itchy. My doctor said this normal and I can’t find anywhere on the net who has had anything similar. I’m convinced it’s a infection. Doctor aid these are ingrown hairs and will go within 3 months. Just so itchy. Can I have a second opinion please. Hope someone can help

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Personalized medical treatment advice on the Internet without a good history and examination is inaccurate and may lead to confusion and misinformation.It is best to contact your surgeon again for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Great question. In my personal view and experience, your clinical information and photos are an indication of folliculitis (infection). I will recommend to contact your hair surgeon for evaluation as soon as possible. Good luck.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

No that is not an infection..The redness remains just after surgery and it is "normal" to stay for months. That pinkish redness/discoloration may fade away in a long time up to 3-4 months . İt depends on your skin color/fitzpatrick classification (Lighter the color of your skin , more reddish discoloration on skin after surgery). I recommend you to use nothing for that temporary situation.These small or different sized pimples may be observed 1-2 months after HT op . Reason for that is kinky new growing hair causes small enfected foci of underneath skin. I suggest you to hot water compress on to pimples  by using a small hot wet towel for 2-3 minutes and 2 times  a day for 1 week.İt surprisingly decrease the inflammation and infection.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

It appears that there is an infection with area of pustules and generalized cellulitis which will require draining and antibiotics. See your surgeon

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