Are the Bumps on My Head Post Hair Transplant Pimples or Folliculitis?

This question, from a member of our hair loss social community and discussion forums, was answered by a staff physician from Coalition hair transplant clinic Feller Medical:

I had a question regarding pimples and folliculitis after hair transplant surgery. I am 5.5 weeks post op and noticed two pimples on my head today (on the opposite sides of my head). I have emailed my hair restoration surgeon and waiting to hear back from him since I want to make sure it’s not folliculitis. Therefore, my question is, is there any sure way to differentiate a normal pimple from folliculitis?

I have had a few transplanted hairs that have grown the size of my native hair post transplant and was wondering if it could be ingrown hair or is it too early for that? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you

In the absence of any other symptoms and in line with the timing and different location of the two bumps, I would say that this is most likely more of an ingrown hair type of phenomenon.

I don’t think it’s new hair growth yet, but probably some of the hair that was trimmed up during surgery attempting to grow back through the scalp.

Let us know what the doctor says. And try not to touch them too much in the meantime. Good luck!

~Feller Medical
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David
Editorial Assistant and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.

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