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.
August 17, 2017
Answer: Healing from transplant You are day 22, and your transplanted hairs that fell out have reached a healthy length. For your transplanted hairs to be of this length, they had to have grown... which implies the transplanted follicle got a blood supply and nutrients. It is hard to say for certain, but in my experience, the type of shedding you are having is within normal. You should have a period of rest (telogen) that you are entering that will last a few months and then you should start to see growth (in 3-5 months). Discuss the exact topicals you are using with your transplant surgeon for advice since each of us has our own preferences. It is hard to be patient through this process, but you must try. Good luck!
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August 17, 2017
Answer: Healing from transplant You are day 22, and your transplanted hairs that fell out have reached a healthy length. For your transplanted hairs to be of this length, they had to have grown... which implies the transplanted follicle got a blood supply and nutrients. It is hard to say for certain, but in my experience, the type of shedding you are having is within normal. You should have a period of rest (telogen) that you are entering that will last a few months and then you should start to see growth (in 3-5 months). Discuss the exact topicals you are using with your transplant surgeon for advice since each of us has our own preferences. It is hard to be patient through this process, but you must try. Good luck!
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August 17, 2017
Answer: 3 weeks out from hair transplant Thank you for your question. At 3 weeks, your follicles are firmly planted and it is unlikely that you have disrupted the hair transplant process. It would not be unusual to see follicles shedding at this point following a transplant procedure. This is part of the natural shedding process and these follicles should grow back in over the next 3-12 months.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.
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August 17, 2017
Answer: 3 weeks out from hair transplant Thank you for your question. At 3 weeks, your follicles are firmly planted and it is unlikely that you have disrupted the hair transplant process. It would not be unusual to see follicles shedding at this point following a transplant procedure. This is part of the natural shedding process and these follicles should grow back in over the next 3-12 months.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.
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