Regular Member stevieenright Posted April 27, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted April 27, 2013 Hi All, I got a Hair transplant approx two months ago by FUT method. I got a wound closure called trichophytic and self dissolving stitches. The donor area felt pretty sore for a while at first and found it somewhat difficult to sleep as one would expect. However, this subsided greatly after a month and it would have seemed to have healed up very well so far. However, on a few occasions just there earlier this evening inclusive I went picking at some scabbing in the donor area. A few times the scabs that came off in my finger had hairs in them. They were purely white flaky scabs with absolutely no blood. It would seem that the hairs were going through the scabs. Could somebody please answer me if there is a possibility I pulled hair follicles out from my head when picking at these scars or are the hairs that I see interwoven in the scabs simply hairs only that will grow back again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member fitnessjunkie Posted April 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2013 Nothing to worry about mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member stevieenright Posted April 27, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 27, 2013 Nothing to worry about mate. Thanks fitnessjunkie, your reply is most appreciated. I was almost thinking as much myself when there was no blood even on my head at the area the scab came from but just wanted to seek confirmation Probably not a good practice to be picking at the scabs all the same I'd imagine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted April 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2013 I would leave the scabs to fall off on their lonesome or via gentle massaging in the shower just to be safe. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 You cannot pull out the hair follicles at this point ( 1 month post-op). I do agree with gentle rubbing/ messaging to get the scabs off. Keep in mind that for the first few months after the procedure the original hair in the areas that were transplanted and close to donor wound are more fragile. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member stevieenright Posted April 30, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks one and all for yer replies. Ye have being most helpful and have helped to put my mind at ease. Appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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