Hello doctors, I had a hair transplant 3 weeks ago and am now experiencing some small pimples in the recipient area. I've been told to take Flucloxacillin 500mg 4X a day for 7 days. I haven't heard of this specific antibiotic being prescribed to other hair transplant patients before. So my question is, can it affect the survival and growth of the transplanted grafts or have any other negative effect on the final result of my hair transplant? Thanks in advance for your replies. All best, J.
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Follow your doctor's advice. You trusted your doctor for surgery. Your doctor will not try to harm you.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Thank you for the photos. Are you prone to hypertrophic scarring? This isn't the typical response from a HT. It is possible the grafts were placed improperly. I'd recommend an in person evaluation with a board certified physician.
It is not unusual for hair to initially grow back thin after chemotherapy so it is best to give your hair at least a year to recover. After that it will depend on the quality of the donor hair you are planning to transfer. If the hair is still thin, scalp stimulation with...
You should ask your dad, brothers and grandfathers when their beards showed up. Best if you wait this out as there is really nothing that can be done to accelerate your normal beard growth process as you get older.
