What's best for reducing redness following beard transplant? (Photo)

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My face is very red following my beard transplant a week ago. What is the best ointment / moisturiser to reduce redness. I've got a week before I go back to work!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There is no "one best" ointment.  Every doctor has their own post-op cleaning and washing recommendation.  Follow the instructions your were given.  The redness will take time to resolve.

M. Khawar Nazir, MBBS, MS(Derm) · Answer

This is a common & quite normal due to inflammation. However, better to have assessment from your doctor to sort out as it is the only inflammation or any infection?For simple redness, anti Inflammatory lotions (Hydrocortisone) can help to reduce redness.Avoiding sun exposure is also important.It is always good to see your doctor for proper assessment & better management.Regards,Dr. M. Khawar NazirLahore, Pakistan

Michael Zufelt, DO · Answer

I like to have my patients use a copper peptide spray which seems to help healing and decrease the redness a little quicker. You may try sleeping with your head slightly elevated with an extra pillow or two. Part of the process is the redness and hopefully should be mostly gone in a week regardless of what you apply. Best Dr Zufelt

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The work looks first class. The redness will go away shortly so be patient. If it persists beyond another week, ask your doctor to consider topical steroids on it.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Your hair loss specialist should have given you a cleaning regiment to follow.  If the redness is due to scabs, by now you can wash and clean regularly and entry touch so they start to fall off. However if you are experiencing cyst like redness, you may have folliculitis, you can start doing warm compresses and call your doctor for further instructions if it doesn't go away.

What's best for reducing redness following beard transplant? (Photo)

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