Redness on scalp 10 days after PRP injection. Could it be something bad?

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Hi doctors, I have been injected PRP for hair thinning 10 days ago and I still see a red area, big like a fingernail. The rest of the head that has been injected is fine. The red area is not painful and I had this redness since the day of the injection. Maybe slightly less but not sure. The doctor is a friend, so before asking him I would like other opinions. Could it be something bad? Or is it nothing? A but worried.. Thanks in advance

Daniel J. Lee, MD, FACS, ABHRS · Answer

PRP injections are generally very well tolerated.  There may be some skin swelling and redness after an injection but that should not last for very long, certainly not ten days.  It could be due to trauma from the needle used for the injection but may not be related at all.  It would be best if you have it evaluated by the physician who performed your PRP.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Redness of the scalp 10 days post-PRP injection is not normal, but it can be attributed to multiple factors. It's best to follow up with your physician for proper examination. Best, Dr. Anil Shah

Kimberly Lee, MD · Answer

The best recommendation is to ask your doctor who treated you.  Without evaluating or seeing this area of concern, it's difficult to make any other recommendations.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is very hard to say what is going on, particularly without a picture. If there is any concerns, please ask and visit your doctor. PRP is so safe, it is hard to imagine that it is a complication from prp.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

Redness 10 days after PRP injection is not normal.  Ask your physician to look at it.; if you're having a problem he/she would want to know

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