White tissue like things growing along with the hair

[MayiraP0chu]

Howdy!

 

I am 50 days post op and I am seeing white tissue like things here and there coming along with some hair. They are not just lying on the scalp. They are definitely coming from the pores through which the hair is coming out. I have been trying to remove them off like how we remove the scabs in circular motion rubs, thinking it might be the shampoo residue or something and that I am not washing well.

 

But, I don't think it's such a good idea, now that I see it's coming out of the pores.

 

What are these? Should I remove them or just let them be?

[forgotpassword]

MayiraP0chu: I'm currently 7 days or so ahead of you; can you post pics of the white tissue? I haven't come across it on my scalp

[gillenator]

Could they be some of the crusts? Crusts are dead dried out tissue from the tips of the grafts above the scalp line.

[MayiraP0chu]

Forgotpass........I tried to attach pictures when I posted the question. But, the tissues are so thin and small, I am not able to focus them.

 

Gillenator...........If anything, I thought I over did the scab removal rubs during my initial days. I was overzealous in my post op care. So, for the crusts to form and show up now is I think is remote. But, could be. That is why I tried to remove them off for two days. I was not comfortable to continue and so posted the question.

 

I also have some stupid theories.

 

1. Generally when a wound heals, a thin, white skin forms over it, isn't it? I thought may be it was it. If it is, its a good thing. It means I am healing.

 

2. That they are dead/gone forever grafts which is showing up as dead cells in the form of tissues.

 

LOL!

[Dolph1969]

They are the skin on the ends of the grafts. These go crusty, then fall off after a week or so. Best way i found to remove them, was sponge your head in warm water and soap and gently rub with a sponge, until they come off.

 

Unless you've seen blood when these came off, your grafts are probably fine.

 

Two days is probably a bit soon to try and remove them.

[MayiraP0chu]

Haha! Dolph, I think you skipped my first post. I am fifty days PostOp. Thanks anyways.

[Bill - Seemiller]

mayira,

 

If you have pictures of what you are experiencing, that would help. White "stuff" coming up out of the scalp sounds like an infection, but I don't want to scare you for no reason. I do believe however, that you should consult your doctor ASAP.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[goodwally]

Supposed to be normal? Seen many guys post op with this flaking. Part of the healing process. Dont worry. Youre ok.

[MayiraP0chu]

Thanks Bill and Goodwally!

 

Yes, it could an infection. It could be not. It goes off when I remove them like how we remove the scabs. And there was no pustules or redness or associated itching. I was under the impression that there will be pustules if its an infection. Most of it is gone now. But, I think il bite the bullet and call the doctor today.

 

And about the pictures. I tried to click them even when I wrote the first post. Its just too thin and small for me to get that on camera. I gave up after a while. It looks more like the white hair I find on my beard. They are mucky and tissue like and don't get cut well by scissors.

 

It just strikes me now. It could well be this. Some of my donor grafts could be having this property too and I am actually removing growing new hair? :eek:

 

Lol! Hair surgery throws up new stuff at you everyday.

[MayiraP0chu]

I have an update. My doctor just confirmed it is not an infection. Thanks for discussing it boys.