Post FUE 10 days, concern on blind pimple formed on my transplant area and no hair is seen. Suspect there is ingrown hair in it?

Question

After FUE (10 days later), i see an blind pimple on my transplant area and there is no hair seen which i suspect there is ingrown hair in it. Will the hair root implanted to this spot become "dead" and resulted in no hair grown in the coming months?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.   You need an examination before considering treatment.

Bernard Tan, MBBS, MRCSB · Answer

Hi!
Dried cellular debris often forms a golden yellow crust after a hair transplant, this tends to drop off in a few days and the underlying hair will usually grow out normally
All the best!

William Woessner, MD · Answer

Warm compresses and gentle shampooing should result in resolution of the pimple in 5-7 days. If not your doctor may want to prescribe an antibiotic.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If there is a single pimple, put warm, wet compresses on it and it will soften in time and drain by itself, no problem

Post FUE 10 days, concern on blind pimple formed on my transplant area and no hair is seen. Suspect there is ingrown hair in it?

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