10 days into a beard transplant. Still have lots of tiny scabs and crusts all around. How to clean?

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I was told by my doctor that I could clean my beard now if any scabs/crust remain which there are a good amount still. I'm just afraid for any of the hairs to be pulled out if I mess with my beard area too much. I've just been dabbing with a wet watered napkin all over. Will the crusts and scabs go away on it's own or do you all just recommend for me to find a way to remove the scabs/crusts? Any specific methods? I don't want to ruin the hair growth, so I'd appreciate specifics on what to do. ​

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you don't know how to clean your beard or recipient site go back to see your doctor. Your doctor and staff can do this for you and teach you.  There is no specific rule or method.  There is no substitute for someone showing you in person and doing it for you if you are having trouble.  Most doctors will offer this.

Scott Boden, MD · Answer

At 10 days following transplantation, the follicles are not vulnerable to dislocation with good cleaning.  You can use a shampoo and conditioner and gently rinse off the crusting with a damp washcloth.  You may notice that many of the implanted hairs fall off--this is ok as the follicles are implanted under the skin.

Ryan Welter, MD · Answer

It is normal to have some scabs at the site of your beard transplant for the first two weeks.  Washing with soap and water, but not scrubbing should be fine.  By two weeks, your hairs should be well seeded and you may wash normally.  However, if you have any graft loss during this process, you should call the surgeon who did your transplant.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

At this point the scabs are set and there is no worries about them coming out. Therefore you can start doing regular wash with soap or shampoo and then rinse.  You can then play with the scabs with your nail and they should start to fall off.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You need to wash twice a day with a good shampoo and let it it sit on your beard for a few minutes each time. This will allow the crust to come off naturally.

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