Yellow scabs on donor area - 4 days post op. (Photo)

Question

Hi I had my microFUE done this monday gone 6/11/17. I have now noticed yellow scabs/dots on the back of the head (donor area) is this normall? I am still taking all the tablets given and washing hair as instructed by DR. Am i meant to spray the back of head with panthenol as well as the top?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Greetings,The donor area after FUE, whether by hand or ARTAS, takes some time to heal.  Most patients heal atraumatically over a period of weeks.  As your hairs begin to grow, the donor area becomes harder to see.  Daily washes with mild soap can help keep the donor area clean.  If scabs form, mild soap and water can be helpful.  We use PRP in the donor area to facilitate healing as well.  
Best,
Anil Shah

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.  Maybe you are not washing the area well enough.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It is tough to see from this photo, so an in-person exam by your doctor would be best.  However, wash your hair frequently to help with healing, and the pantheon is not likely to hurt the situation.  REmember - you should feel comfortable calling your doctor with these kind of questions!
Good Luck!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

These yellow deposits are serum that is leaking out of the donor wounds. They can be washed off with soap and water

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