It has been 10 days since my FUE transplant and there are still a bit of scabs on my scalp. Slowly but surely the scabs are coming off as I gently wash my hair by touching the recipient area using a special shampoo given by my doctor. I heard that in 3 days the follicle will have taken root; however, rarely, when I wash my hair I see some scabs coming out that have the hair attached to it. Are these lost hairs? Or has the follicle taken root and this is just the hair that is coming off? Thanks!
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August 11, 2016
Answer: If you are concerned about hairs falling out with scabs or skin, it is best to contact your doctor. It may be normal or
At this point your grafts are pretty safe and it's unlikely they'll be harmed by you getting sick, unless maybe it is a really serious illness. I wouldn't be too worried, just try your best to get better. If you have concerns about it or a specific reason you think it may affect your grafts, you...
You should be washing your hair with a special shampoo twice a day with a particular method to help remove the scabs within the first few days. In our office, patients return the day after procedure to get their first hair wash and to be trained on how to wash their hair. A special shampoo is ...
