Ive still got a red scalp after 3months of FUE. I cannot go back to my doctor as i done the treatement in turkey. Can any doctor please tell me if this is a sign of infection. My scalp is red and feels very hot.
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November 2, 2016
Answer: If you have redness and "hot" scalp it may be a sign of infection. It is best to contact your doctor for a
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Dear shazamm,Thank you for posting this question. The redness following a hair transplant procedure is normal and expected. It will fade typically by 8 to 10 days. It may persist longer, and I've seen it persist up to 2-3 months in those with a very light shade of skin (eg: Fitzpatrick 1). If ...
Transplanted hairs start to visibly regrow between months 4-6. At month 6-9, a patient may expect to see growth for 80% of the transplants. Again, due to the random cycle of hair growth, not all grafts will start growing at the same time. Initially, the hair my be thinner and finer. It will g...
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