- formation of ingrown hairs
- irritation beneath the skin surface as a result of the emerging hair shaft
- in FUE hair transplant the extraction sites can erupt in acne when hair damaged during the extraction process become ingrown as they try to regrow
Acne bumps after hair transplant surgery
Normally, these cane bumps will manifest in the recipient or grafted sites around the third month when the newly inserted follicles are just starting to sprout hair. While they can resolve on their own, it would be best to consult your doctor who might recommend any one of the following treatment options depending on your specific situation:
- Observation
- Popping professionally
- Topical treatments
- Oral antibiotics
- Avoidance of occlusive greasy creams
In the following video, Dr U discusses acne bumps after hair transplants in detail:
Acne like bumps after FUE in the donor area, wold happen in the first several weeks
View video of pimples after a hair transplant in our youtube channel