I have bumps on my donor area after FUE treatment which are very itchy.

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Hi doctors, The more I scratch them the bigger they get. I only have lots of bumps on the back of my head the side are perfectly fine and the recepient area is fine too. Please help my doctors and also is my scratching exacerbating the bumps.

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 may not be washing your scalp well enough.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

I don't know too many details about your surgery case  except what you mentioned. it could be a variety of  issues and my best recommendation is to contact your hair surgeon as soon you can for evaluation and treatment. Good luck.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Bumps in the donor area after FUE is often retained FUE follicles that are burried in the scalp from technical issues created by the doctor. These 'bumps' may have to be drained.

I have bumps on my donor area after FUE treatment which are very itchy.

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