Pimples After Transplantaion

[drcarloswesley]

A common observation amongst patients during the early phase of hair growth following surgical hair restoration (FUT or FUE) is ingrown hair follicles. The "pimples" that some (but not all) patients experience generally represent focal inflammation (folliculitis) where a newly-ingrowing hairs are beginning to surface.

Patients can often feel reassured knowing that these generally precede more apparent hair growth over the following weeks and months. They can be seen in both the recipient area (where transplanted hairs are coming in) or donor region (especially in FUE where any residual hair fragments may be coming in). They may be more commonly observed in zones where the angle of hair implantation is the sharpest angle (e.g. the vertex or crown as seen in the attached image)

In general, a simple cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol can be used to rub on each pimple. The microabrasion allows the nearly-ingrowing hair to surface and resume growth. It's relatively rare that an antibiotic is required, but even a one-week course of antibiotic can have a positive impact. The ultimate appearance is not impacted by the presence absence of a few "pimples" and patients should simply be aware that they generally represent an early phase of growth.

 

[bullitnut]

drcarloswesley wrote:

They may be more commonly observed in zones where the angle of hair implantation is the sharpest angle (e.g. the vertex or crown as seen in the attached image)

I've seen people post about this on the forums before and noticed people seemed to get them in the crown area more often, but i never had any idea it was related to the implant angle.....great post!!

 

[Bigmac]

Thanks for sharing this information on Folliculitis as many patients experience this after surgery.

 

[Dazzster26]

Good post I can also identify with getting pimples had a couple in the temples and also in the hairline , to be honest I had one which was quite big in the hairline center and it was sore I used tea tree oil on it and then squeezed it and a lot of puss come out but that is the only one that has bothered me , rubbing alcohol on them will remember that

thanks

Dazz

 

[Trev]

Hi Dr Wesley.... I'm 4 months post op. I'm still having pimples on my crown and some around my donor scar. I've been popping the ones on my crown as they were full of puss, once popped they heal quickly.... The ones on my donor closure are sore lumps with no puss. Is it normal to get these 4 months post op?
I've been applying a warm compress which helps to some extent, they last for what seems like weeks.
Regards.