1.5 year after removal of sebaceous nevus from my head, there is no hair growth. What should I do for its growth?

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Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Based on the size of the scar, you'll probably need to get a small hair transplant and/or SMP to properly hide it. I suggest seeing someone in person for a consultation and more specific recommendation.

Allan J. Parungao, MD · Answer

You likely have a scar which is devoid of hair. Your best course of action is to see a hair transplant surgeon locally to discuss all of your surgical and nonsurgical options.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Generally, a scar forms anytime and overtime an incision is made deep enough in the human scalp. The scar can be small or large depending on the procedure type and the patient's inherent skin characteristics. Removal of moles and other types of benign or malignant skin growths often lead to a clinically apparent (visible) scar - and always lead to formation of scar tissue under the scalp. Hair does not grow in a scar. The only means to increase hair density in such a situation is via hair transplantation surgery.

Brian Goertz, MD (retired) · Answer

After 1 and 1/2 years it is unlikely that hair will regrow in the area and minoxidil 5% will likely not be of benefit. Hair transplantation in the area may work depending on blood flow. This would need to be assessed by a qualified hair transplant surgeon.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

IF the scar is deep within your hair, then scalp micropigmentation will work to hade it very effectively, otherwise a small hair transplant will work well. See below

1.5 year after removal of sebaceous nevus from my head, there is no hair growth. What should I do for its growth?

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Answer: Scalp Scarring

Answer: Scalp Scarring

Answer: Scard on scalp

Answer: Scard on scalp

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1.5 year after removal of sebaceous nevus from my head, there is no hair growth. What should I do for its growth?

Answers (5)

Answer: Scalp Scarring

Answer: Scalp Scarring

Answer: Scard on scalp

Answer: Scard on scalp

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