Will a normal pimple on the scalp adversely impact hair grafts?

Question

I have acne, and I plan on getting a hair transplant in the near future. If I happen to get a pimple on my scalp after surgery (just a normal pimple, not folliculitis), will that adversely impact the grafts? Thanks.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Just an isolated pimple or two post procedure should not have any impacts on the grafts. However ,since you have acne there might be an increased chance that you subsequently develop more extensive folliculitis (which still ultimately should not affect your final result) .I would discuss this with your surgeon-perhaps they will want to cover you with antibiotics before and after the procedure.

Levent Acar, MD · Answer

Hi Rhal 22
Thank you for your question
A pimple will not affect your hair transplant, but be careful it is not becoming infected

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. If you get one or two simple pimples it should not be a problem. However if any pimples become infected that would not be a good thing. I would ask your hair loss professional these questions to see if its a problem with him/her.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

An occasional scalp pimple will not affect hair transplants. If you have a pimple that progresses into an active infection into the surrounding skin, this may adversely affect the hair transplants. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Are you being treated with Acutane. If so, a hair transplant should not be done. IF not, then a pimple that pops up should not be a problem.

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