Acne on Scalp

[agentHarley]

3 months ago I had my first HT with Dr. Bernstein.

 

I am experiencing some acne on my scalp, and this is keeping me from cutting my hair short.

 

I also started using rogaine foam about a month ago and wonder if the rogaine is causing the acne, or it is expected that acne will be present.

 

How long?

 

thanks,

 

aH

[Dewayne]

I think it's the Rogaine, personally. My reason is last night I developed this huge pimple right on my crown. If I'm not mistaken, I didn't get any grafts on my crown during my procedure 2 months ago. But, I've been doing the Rogaine daily for the past 6 weeks.

 

That's not very scientific, and it's just one pimple, but that's what I'm thinking.

[Hair for Life]

Hi Angent Harley,

 

My opinion is that it would more likely be the new hais trying to push through the skin that is causing the pimples at this stage, if you can see them clearly I would advise with clean hands to give it a little squeeze you will probably notice a little hair pop thru

 

Rogaine contains a fair amount of alcohol wich would act to dry out pimples, so I very doubt this is the cause.

 

Its just your bodies way of helping some of the struggling new hairs push thru, by creating a pimple. If you see more than 5 on yours scalp tho, please see your HT doctor for assessment, as it is possible to have a infection altho rare.

 

hope that helps.

 

*I'm Patient Advisor for Dr Andrew Kim, Sydney Institute of Hair Restoration*

[Bill - Seemiller]

agentHarley,

 

Hairforlife is correct. They are ingrown hairs and evidence of the growth to come. They are typically at their worst between 3 to 5 months. Try applying a warm damp wet cloth on the area to keep the skin moist. This will help alleviate any pain and help soothe the affected area. In time, pimples will be replaced with hair .

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[agentHarley]

Thanks guys. Q: if it is an infection or something, does this interfere with growth?

[Bill - Seemiller]

agentharley,

 

Bad infections can lead to growth problems however, regular looking pimples, even larger ones are normal and typically go away in a few days.

 

If you are concerned about a potential infection, contact your physician.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[agentHarley]

Thanks Bill.

[fishman35]

I had the same issue 1 month after the HT. Sure enough, little hairs are coming out. I am at 6 weeks and I already see a haze of hair.

[Bill - Seemiller]

Fishman,

 

New hair growth at only 6 weeks? That's a rarity, but sure is exciting being an early bloomer!

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[Lwilliams]

well guys, your posts sound quite encouraging. i've been doing some research, but so far haven't committed to any kind of program, but i sure do admire the results you achieved Bill. And if what fishman35 says is true, i could start to see results before summer's end?

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