Popeyee Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Hi all, I’m currently 2 months post op (FUE, top and crown) and for the past 3-4 weeks I’ve noticed a strange, slightly foul smell coming from my scalp, something akin to a sweaty locker. i shower and wash my hair everyday with hair loss shampoo and conditioner (and once a week nizoral), and take finasteride and minoxidil orally. I also keep good hygiene, wash my pillowcase and sheets weekly. the smell is most obvious when I rub my fingers on my scalp and crown, when I wear a hat occasionally, or even when my head around rapidly. The smell goes away for a few hours after shampooing but always returns. my transplanted area is still pink-ish red, sensitive to hot water, and my donor area is still experiencing discoloration. but there is no smell here when I touch these areas compared to my top and crown. There was another post from many years ago about someone with a similar experience. I have reached out to my doctor’s clinic, but I thought I’d ask the community in case anyone else has had this experience? much appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HappyMan2021 Posted January 3, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2023 i've never head of smelly scalp being a side effect of a hair transplant. Make an appointment with your dermatologist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 3, 2023 Administrators Share Posted January 3, 2023 Can you share pictures? Maybe you have folliculitis. 1 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...
Popeyee Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said: Can you share pictures? Maybe you have folliculitis. Thanks Melvin. Took these photos tonight, about an hour after showering. No smell so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeyee Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 To add to the photos, whenever I rub my scalp I can always feels slight bumps on my scalp that I’m able to lightly pick off (or fall naturally) and a few hairs will be attached to them when they fall. I THINK this is normal? I will make an appointment with my dermatologist tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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