Regular Member Bowlforthedog Posted January 21, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hello: I was just wondering if anyone has this problem too. Should I go see a doctor about it? I do use Loprox shampoo, Head&Shouldders and Nizoral. But I have been using both of these except for H&S for quite some time... I wonder if the H&S is causing this problem with in grown hairs? I have had a dandruff problem since a younger age, and really since I started loosing my hair 14 years ago. So that is the reason I have been using the two prescrption shampoos. I don't want to hurt the grafts. Any ideas? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Bowlforthedog, Since you've used the word "grafts", I assume you recently had a hair transplant? In grown hairs are common the first couple of months after a hair transplant. In fact, it's a sign of activity below the scalp. Typically a warm damp cloth will help soothe them and minimize their life. They shouldo also go away on their own in a couple days, most likely, as you acquire some new ones. If you are experiencing a lot of pain or they are overly red or irritated, be sure to speak with your surgeon. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mmhce Posted January 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 21, 2009 They shouldo also go away on their own in a couple days, most likely, as you acquire some new ones Bill, What exactly happens when a hair becomes ingrown? Is it that a transplanted graft begins to grow in the "wrong" direction? And why does it go away on its own? Thanks. take care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mmhce Posted February 6, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 6, 2009 Bill, Any comments on the ingrown hair? take care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Mmhce, Have you ever had an ingrown hair anywhere else on your body? All that happens is the skin becomes irritated and inflamed as the hair is trying to push through the skin. This may happen due to clogged pores on other parts of the body. As transplanted hair starts to grow under the scalp, it pushes through the skin. Sometimes the skin becomes aggravated and becomes imflamed (hence the red and painful bump). As the hair presses upward and you tend to the area, the skin softens and heals. The hair however, keeps growing and a few weeks later will pop through the scalp. In other words, the hair will eventually pop through the scalp and the painful red bump will heal. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mmhce Posted February 6, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm sorry Bill, but I really 've never had an ingrown hair. Thanks! take care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted February 6, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 6, 2009 The ingrown hairs or presence of pimple like lesions are called folliculitis. You can treat by applying very warm wash cloth to the red spots several times a day for few days. If they persist, you should call your ht physician to let them know. You may be prescribed an antibiotic to help clear it up. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie6046 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I haven't had a hair transplant, but I do have tiny ingrown hairs on my bald spot. any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 charlie, Are you using any non-surgical hair loss treatments like Propecia or Rogaine? You may want to try using a warm damp cloth on your scalp. This will help soften your skin and allow the hair to pop through the scalp easier and lessen the inflammation. Since you haven't had a hair transplant, you may want to try an alcohol based product that may help as well. Tendskin did a pretty good job for me in the past. If folliculitis persists or worsens, be sure to speak to your doctor. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie6046 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 thanks so much. Do you know where I could find tendskin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie6046 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I did find Tendskin online. thanks again for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bowlforthedog Posted February 28, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 28, 2009 I did go see my dermatologist and she said I have folliculitis... She gave me some antobitics to take. Also the hair tranplants that I have had were done in the min 90's and I will hopefully go see Dr. Wong to get the my look updated in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. William Lindsey Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 charlie 6046 I have exactly what you have and its been a problem since I was 35 or so. I get lots of free sample lotions/potions and have tried everything. The ONLY thing that has worked for me is Neutrogena TGEL shampoo, available at most grocery stores. It has tar in it and smells kind of funny but the smell doesn't stick around after your shower is over. At least my kids say it doesn't and they are pretty blunt. I know it works as whenever we go on vacation I don't take it(airline restrictions on liquid amounts) and I get folliculitis within a couple of days. It goes away about 3 days after restarting. Now that may sound like there is some allergic factor, but on my last ski trip last month, I took a couple of little bottles of TGEL and I didn't have any problem, despite wearing a stinky old hat and ski helmet all day. And when I ski, I ski hard and am covered with sweat; so I am pretty sure the TGEL is the cure for me. Try it. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie6046 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thank you so much! I'll try it. charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie6046 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I have been using TGEL now and it helps. thanks a lot. charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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