Scabs or follicles? I am really stressed (Photo)

August 15, 2017
Asked By:Faraz BG in Winnipeg, MB

It's my 22nd day after the transplant and I used baby oil to moisturize and remove the scabs. I also have an acute case of sebhoric dermatitis with a lot of flake skin. when I rubbed the transplanted area after, a lot of hair fell of with the scabs. When I rubbed the scaling, it came off with hair too. Is it possible that I may have pulled out the root or the follicle along with the scans. How do i know the difference between scabs and follicles.

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August 25, 2017

Answer: If you are concerned about your progress after surgery, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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August 25, 2017

Answer: If you are concerned about your progress after surgery, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
August 21, 2017

Answer: Scabs vs follicles

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 21, 2017

Answer: Scabs vs follicles

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2017

Answer: Losing Grafts

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
August 17, 2017

Answer: Losing Grafts

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Answer: Healing from transplant

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Answer: 3 weeks out from hair transplant

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Answer: 3 weeks out from hair transplant

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