Pimple? Ingrown? Or infection? One year post FUE (Photo)

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Hello doctor, I am not sure if this is a pimple or an infection? Maybe an ingrown hair? Is there any thing I should use for it? This is the one pimple on my recipent area. It came up like 2 weeks ago and hasn’t shown any signs of leaving . Is there a cream or something I should buy to use for it? I tried neosporin and it didn’t work. I am about a year post fue now.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It’s difficult to tell by the picture, it could be an infection. Regardless, I suggest you see a dermatologist in order to get a proper diagnosis.  Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

Kulakarn Amonpattana, MD · Answer

Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. According to your photo, it could be infection or a kind of alopecia. I noticed that there is hair loss patch around the pimple. I highly recommend you to see a dermatologist in your area to get the right diagnosis and treatment. Personally, I don't think it has anything to do with your previous hair transplant.

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