HomeAnswersDermatologyhair transplantWill falling of scab from transplanted hair indicate hair transplant failure?

I had a scab fall off from hair transplanted site. Is this due to hair transplant failure?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At April 13, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 11, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I underwent a hair transplant before three months. I might not be sure but I may have roughly massaged my head or while wearing t-shirts a scab fells off, will this result in failed hair transplant?

Hi,

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Hair transplant failure or success is evident within four weeks. The follicles which have been implanted into our skin of the scalp would die initially within two weeks or they lead to the growth of the good hair. After that you massage it or do anything it will not have any effect on the hair transplant, because the hair follicle by that time would have established at that place as the original ones. So the effect of rubbing, friction or any disease will be the same whether transplanted or not. So I do not think you need to worry about that. But what you should worry is that there is not any other infection like fungus on this lesion which I can see on your head. If there is anything itch or burning and the lesion is expanding kindly tell me with a clear photograph of the skin of the forehead. Regarding hair transplant, it is successful you need not worry about it. I hope this helps.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Subhash Kashyap
Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Dermatology

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