Would my donor area be suitable for FUE hair transplant? I have scalp folliculitis and a bit of scarring. (photos)

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Hi is my doner area ok for a hair transplant as I have scalp foliculities and there is a bit of scarring in the doner area as you can see from the photos

Michael Mouzakis, MD, MSc · Answer

yes, your donor area seems to be suitable, folliculitis can be treated with oral antibiotics before and after the procedure.
Scaring can not be corrected, but could be avoided in the future with the right medication
Best Regards

Epameinondas Bonaros, MD · Answer

A hair transplant should not be considered until the scalp folliculitis has been treated. Otherwise, you may spread the infection.Mild cases of folliculitis will heal without leaving scars behind. Severe cases of folliculitis and chronic cases can cause scarring due to inflammation.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You might be a candidate for FUE if the folliculitis is not active, are treated with appropriate antibiotics with FUE, the FUE site is examined first and you understand the risks of recurrent folliculitis that could cause a surgical infection.

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