Pulling scab, crust with finger 32 days after FUT transplant. I am worried about this (Photo)

Question

my scrab and crust was a little bit hard and not easily remove whith wasing hair , i also not touch them during washing till 20 to 25 days of my transplant , because i think that if i touch them i loss my grafts. after 25 days of my transplant i start to touch them with fingure smotly . the crust is also soft and its easily remove. but now i am a little bit worry about this. so kaindly tell me that its normal or not.i upload pictures thankeyou

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.  You should not be pulling out scabs.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

After your hair transplant operation the scalp needs to be cleared from the scabs within the next 10 days. Try to massage your head under the running water. that is the safest and easiest way to remove the scabs

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Hey there,20 to 25 days after transplant if you still have scabs it means that you have not cleaned your scalp properly initially. After 25 days if the grafts fall off with roots you will notice bleeding. If you have not seen any bleeding it means those are only effluvium hairs and the roots would be retained and would grow after 3 to 4 months.Hope this helps.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Never pull off crusts. What you need to do is shampoo them off, leaving the shampoo on your head for 20 mintues until the crusts are water logged and then gently rub them with your fingers.. The crusts will then come off.

Pulling scab, crust with finger 32 days after FUT transplant. I am worried about this (Photo)

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