2 Shave Biopsy performed on Scalp, Will my hair grow back on those areas? How long will it take to heal? (photos)

March 24, 2015
Asked By:Nightrogen in Lodi, CA

I had been suffering from Traction Alopecia for some time now an during my recent visit to a dermatologist a Shave Biopsy was done on my scalp. On those areas where my hair was growing just fine, so scissors were used to cut the hair around it first. I had been warned that there is a chance on infection and scarring but I thought that biopsy on the scalp would be quite small. Well that wasn't the case. Now I am worried if my hair would grow back. (I am posting a day after the biopsy) Thanks!

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December 28, 2015

Answer: Usually the biopsy should be small. Sometimes you may have hair loss around the biopsy site.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 28, 2015

Answer: Usually the biopsy should be small. Sometimes you may have hair loss around the biopsy site.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
October 4, 2015

Answer: Hair loss after a scalp biopsy

October 4, 2015

Answer: Hair loss after a scalp biopsy

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October 25, 2018

Answer: Biopsy

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October 25, 2018

Answer: Biopsy

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March 26, 2015

Answer: Healing Time After Scalp Biopsy

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