8 months post-HT itching on planted area.

Question

Today is my 8th month of post-HT. My hair density is still too low and it is almost same as it was on 6th month.From last week my transplanted area (frontal) is continuiously itching. I am also noticing a number of small redish bumps on the skin of the frontal transplanted area. I guess, these bumps are itching. Is it a bad sign? What are these bumps? How to get rid of these bumps and itching irritation? I am regularly using minoxidil twice a day.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.  If you have bumps it is also a good idea to see your doctor to find out what it is.

Glenn Charles, DO · Answer

Experiencing an itchy scalp a couple weeks post op is very common. However, if you are still experiencing an itchy scalp & red bumps 8 months post op I would highly recommend seeing your hair transplant physician and/or dermatologist. In regards to hair growth, it typically takes patients 12-15 months to see full results, but by month 8 you should have seen some growth. Again, I would suggest setting up an appointment with your doctor sooner than later.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

İtching on transplant area after 8 months of surgery is not normal case and need to be examined. minoxidil may cause irritation of the skin, redness, dryness, itchiness and dandruff because of alchol content of minoxidil  and very rarely dizziness or even heart palpitations. It would be better to  consider using a lower dose/percentage. All of side effects are assumed to go away soon after stopping to use it.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

It is unusual to have these symptoms this long after surgery- contact your surgeon and ask to be seen and evaluated.

Satya Kumar Saraswat, MBBS, MS, MCh · Answer

Would it be possible to share few pictures of your transplanted area with the reddish bumps mentioned above?

8 months post-HT itching on planted area.

Answers (5)