bahtty Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I was wondering if anyone could assist... I had a hair transplant in January 2016, about 3000 grafts. It was a slow recovery, but roughly 18 months later the results were pretty good, not very dense, but an improvement IMO on what it was before, however, I wanted better density. In June 2019 I had a second transplant, purely to increase the density, I also had PRP injections. So, its now 9-10 months after the second transplant, I feel the second transplant has failed completely, density looks the same to me, I don't think theres any new growth sadly. The big issue that I have however, is that the implanted area still seems to be swollen, over the last few months, I have had a burn/cut type wound on my head, it has cleared up, and then reappeared several times, often with a yellow hard crystallised substance. I woke up this morning with a new wound, but in a different place. The wound is similar to a carpet or friction burn, and theres no reason for them, no contact injury etc Ive been told I could have infected follicles, but the new area, and the intermittent healing and reappearing seems strange to me. Obviously a very strange thing, but has anyone had anything similar? My surgeon is as much use as a chocolate teapot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted April 14, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 14, 2020 sorry to hear... mind posting pictures? how big is the area of concern? size of a quarter? size of a hand? is it sensitive to touch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 14, 2020 Administrators Share Posted April 14, 2020 Have you consulted a dermatologist or your surgeon? Very hard to say without pictures. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kirkland Posted April 14, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) When you suggest that your surgeon has not been responsive, could you elaborate? Have you submitted photos of your concerns to the surgeon? What has been their advice? And as others have suggested, pictures would be helpful. Edited April 14, 2020 by kirkland Grammar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sam818 Posted April 14, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 14, 2020 It could be dermatitis, it could be folliculitis. Bottom line is you need to see a dermatologist. Are you located in a different city then your surgeon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyGraft Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted April 14, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 14, 2020 Get to a responsive experienced dermatologist ASAP. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahtty Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Ok, Ive uploaded two pictures. The longer rectangle shaped mark is the one that appears and then goes away, I think its been coming and going since November, and has appeared 5 times, once last year, then another 4 this year. The smaller ovalish shaped one only appeared yesterday. I don't have dandruff, must just be light reflections on the pictures. A bit of background info, I had the surgery in Istanbul, since then Ive travelled across the Caucasus and Stan countries, then Russia and China, kind of a midlife crisis / career gap, so ideal time to fit the transplant in I thought. With whats going on in the world, I didnt really fancy visiting a hospital in China over the last few months, Im now in Bangkok, so will visit a dermatologist. Edited April 15, 2020 by bahtty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 147break Posted April 15, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted April 15, 2020 You definitely need to see a dermatologist about that as soon as you can, I don't think it will go away on its own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 15, 2020 Administrators Share Posted April 15, 2020 I would contact a dermatologist ASAP. We have some surgeons who happen to be dermatologist as well. You may want to consult with some of them. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyGraft Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Yes def have those checked out. Is the first one oozing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted April 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2020 Any luck seeing a dermatologist? Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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