Redness around transplant area after 6 weeks. Is there anything to help reduce the redness? (photos)

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6 weeks ago I had fue 2000 graft's, most of the transplanted hair has fallen out which I'm not worried that much about, its the redness around the area. I was wondering if there is something I could be doing to help it like creams, tablets or maybe PRP someone please help, also the pictures don't really do the redness justice. Thanks

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to notify your surgeon of your condition since every doctor has their own post operative regimen.Many people get pimples after surgery.

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

While you need to confirm with your surgeon, I advise Benadryl for many of my patients who have prolonged redness after a hair transplant.

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

Just to reassure you this is a normal occurrence in your skin type. Time is a healer. PRP can help but I refrain from applying any lotions or potions as they tend to aggravate the redness.

Justin Rome, MD · Answer

This is completely normal to have redness in the recipient are 1 month out after a large hair transplant surgery.  In some cases the redness can last almost 2 to 3 months after.  The redness will go away with time.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

usually with time it ahould go away. However you can use low dose hydrocortisone lotion and/or mederma lotion for a short period to see if it helps improve the redness.

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