Skin Still Red Months After Hair Transplant

Hi,

I’ve recently had hair grafts on my temple areas for my male pattern baldness. This was just under 2 months ago. My recovery went as expected, with the graft scabs dropping off after a week. However the skin at these sites is still slightly red (on one side more than the other) and not back to its normal condition. According to all articles I’ve read on recovery, the graft sites should now be back to normal. I’ve spoken to the surgeon about this, and he assures me there’s nothing to worry about. I’m struggling to get an appointment with him to take a look. I’ve also noticed some of that my original hair at the graft sites is thinner than before the operation. I was assured during the pre-op consultation that my existing hair wasn’t at risk from the operation. Any advice for me? Is this something I should be worried about?

Thanks

Occasional redness that lasts beyond 2 months is seen on men who are histamine positive to a scratch test. This person will eventually see the redness fade, but it could take up to 6 months to get there. With regard to shock hair loss (that sounds like what you experienced), in men this hair does not usually come back, but hopefully the new hair will be enough to compensate for the shock loss when it grows in. I am frankly surprised how many people tell me that they can not get help from the doctors who transplanted them. I have never had that complaint and even those of you who are not my patients that write to me via this site get timely, responsive answers.