6 days post FUE transplant. Is it normal to have cracks? (Photo)

Question

Is being 6day since my fue operation I am being washing my scalp with mild shampo and moisturizer 6th days start seing some cracks is that normal

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Extensive crusting or scabbing is not normal.  You need to follow up with your doctor for a recheck and recommendations.

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

This crust results from babying the recipient area too much after a hair transplant. We recommend shampooing at least once per day and even twice pre pay if there is oozing. This is done in a gentle manner lathering the donor area and applying the suds gently to the transplant area. Always use a gentle up and down motion but no rubbing or side motion as this can dislodge the grafts. At this point consider applying lubricant such as vitamin E oil, or K-Y jelly to the caked area 1-2 hours before shampooing. The crust will soon start to come off. Please check with your Doctor. Hope this helps.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

The receipt area is trying out. Speak to your surgeon about options at this point. You want to be delicate to get crust off and keep hairs in the scalp at this point. Baby oil softens crusts nicely.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

You need to follow your doctors post op care diligently. Some patients assume not washing is better but it is actually not. Therefore at this point you need to contact your doctor for a follow up visit to help you with cleaning the scabs in the recipient area.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

What you are looking at is crusting, excessive crusting that reflects poor post-operative washing techniques. With this degree of crusting, you will not have to wait a few weeks, continue daily shampoos, and wait until the crusts shen on their own. IF you pull of these crusts, then the grafts will come out with the crusts.

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