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  • billyzane
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2013
    • 11

    loads of spots after 5 weeks!!

    Hey guys. I had my HT surgery around 5 weeks ago. I've been getting red spots on my head, quiet a lot. Does this mean I'm losing grafts?? It doesn't look too healthy. I have been picking them a little.I attached 2 pics for you guys to see. All advice really welcome.
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  • win200
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2012
    • 420

    #2
    Those are probably zits caused by hairs that are growing in--it's not uncommon. Studies have shown that the grafts are firmly anchored by ten days and can't be pulled out; there's no risk of that at five weeks. Plus, if a graft gets pulled out, you'll definitely see a decent trickle of blood from the site.

    Bottom line: you have nothing to worry about.

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    • drybone
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2012
      • 867

      #3
      Your first hair transplant is the most bipolar. There is nothing anyone can say or do to get you to stop thinking about it. You are going to think about it every day for at least 8 months.

      The bumps are ingrown hairs and dry scalp . Nothing to worry about . Its perfectly normal everyone gets em.

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      • 35YrsAfter
        Doctor Representative
        • Aug 2012
        • 1418

        #4
        Originally posted by win200
        Those are probably zits caused by hairs that are growing in--it's not uncommon. Studies have shown that the grafts are firmly anchored by ten days and can't be pulled out; there's no risk of that at five weeks. Plus, if a graft gets pulled out, you'll definitely see a decent trickle of blood from the site.

        Bottom line: you have nothing to worry about.
        I second that... Don't worry. MPB programs us men to think hair is fragile. It's not. For instance, our repair patient, went to a doctor out West and had an absolutely horrible hairline grafted. He attempted twice to laser the transplanted hair to death. The laser was completely unsuccessful. Dr. Cole had to surgically remove the grafts over two sessions. It's common to be concerned about growth. Pimples are a part of the process. Once your hair grows in, in my experience it grows better if you don't baby it. Brush it and depending upon your doctor and his recommendations, generally speaking, massage is beneficial as well.

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        • billyzane
          Junior Member
          • Dec 2013
          • 11

          #5
          thanks a million for all the replies. really much appreciated guys

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          • gillenator
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2008
            • 1415

            #6
            Just wanted to add that as tempting as it can be to pick/squeeze at the pimples, it is best to leave them alone and just let time take care of them.

            The best is yet to come and best wishes to you on the regrowth...
            "Gillenator"
            Independent Patient Advocate
            more.hair@verizon.net

            NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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            • billyzane
              Junior Member
              • Dec 2013
              • 11

              #7
              thanks for the help, really settles the mind. ive been wearing a wooly hat to cover up my head so nobody has seen it yet. its fine to wear a fairly snug hat this far into a HT right?

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              • drybone
                Senior Member
                • Dec 2012
                • 867

                #8
                Originally posted by billyzane
                thanks for the help, really settles the mind. ive been wearing a wooly hat to cover up my head so nobody has seen it yet. its fine to wear a fairly snug hat this far into a HT right?
                I did. If its been more than 72 hrs I would think its fine.

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                • gillenator
                  Senior Member
                  • Dec 2008
                  • 1415

                  #9
                  Originally posted by billyzane
                  thanks for the help, really settles the mind. ive been wearing a wooly hat to cover up my head so nobody has seen it yet. its fine to wear a fairly snug hat this far into a HT right?
                  As long as your scalp can breathe, it should be fine...
                  "Gillenator"
                  Independent Patient Advocate
                  more.hair@verizon.net

                  NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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