Folliculitis from scratching graft area
This mas is 24 days after his crown hair transplant. The healing crown itched and he responded by scratching it. Scratching it breaks the fragile skin of the recipient area and makes it vulnerable to the invasion of bacteria that normally reside on the scalp and in the pores of the scalp, These bacteria are opportunists and take hold as shown in this photo. It is easily addressed with antibiotics
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