Is it normal to lose hair with scabs?

February 11, 2018
Asked By:ADJ83 in London, GB

As my scabs fall and wash off there seems to be a lot of hair going with it. Is this normal? It’s just quite worrying to see the hairs go! Thank you

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Answer: It is normal to lose transplanted hairs days to weeks after surgery. It may take 6 to 12 months to see new hairs grow out.

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Answer: It is normal to lose transplanted hairs days to weeks after surgery. It may take 6 to 12 months to see new hairs grow out.

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February 15, 2018

Answer: Hair loss

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Answer: Hair loss

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