HairPhoenix Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hey, First of all I'm new on HRN. 2 years after my last FUE I decided to shave my head. After doing so I found out that my skin is so oily & looks little swollen especially in direct sunlight. When the sun shines facing my back you see a line under my hairline, because the skin under my transplant area is thick (unable to take a photo of that because of the direct sunlight in the camera) I took some pictures of the swollen area, but there not that clear. Is this normal? Can I do something about it? Thanks in advance, Newbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted August 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hi Phoenix, Swelling and excessive scalp "oil" two years after an FUE procedure is not something I've heard of before. Are you certain this is related to the hair transplant? Is possible that you haven't seen your head "shaved" in a long time and it simply looks different than you remembered? "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Noodles123 Posted August 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2013 This is most likely "ridging" or hypertrophic (raised) scarring as a result of making the recipient sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member agenteye Posted August 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hi HairPhoenix, Welcome to the forum!! It is too difficult to determine what the issue you're describing could be, from the photos that you posted here. To be honest, I don't see anything at all. I'm not saying that there isn't anything there, I just can't personally see anything! In regards to the things your describing, have you seen a dermatologist at all? I think this would be the first step I'd take before I did anything else. If you are convinced that what you're describing is specifically related to your transplant, I would reach out to the surgeon that did your procedure and ask for his/her advice. Again, sorry I can't be of more assistance, but I am unable to conclude anything from your photos. Keep us posted on what you find out! Best, Mike 4737 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 11/16/2012 Daily regimen: 1/4 Proscar (1.25 mg Finasteride), Rogaine Foam (twice daily), 1000 mcg Biotin, 1 combo Vitamin D/Calcium/Magnesium, 1500 mg Glocosamine, 750 mg MSM, 1200 mg Fish Oil, 2000 mg Vitamin C, Super B-Complex, 400 I.U Vitamin E. I am not a medical professional. All views and opinions expressed in this forum are of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairPhoenix Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hi guys thanks for the replies! @Future_HT_Doc Before I had my FUE I always shaved my head and never noticed any oily or swollen skin so I think I can say 99% for sure that it started after my FUE. @blahblah1982 I think you're right. @agenteye Hi Mike, I was thinking of hypertrophic scar or keloid but I haven't seen a dermatologist yet but I'm definitely gonna contact a dermatologist. Thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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