I'm 5 1/2weeks post op and, I don't think that this is my imagination, appear to be getting some new growth. In certain areas, like along the hairline, it can actually be seen with the naked eye! Has anyone had a similar experence or am I hallucinating?

[This message was edited by uncjim on December 27, 2002 at 07:21 AM.]

Jim,
Yeah, I had new growth just like you at six weeks post-op. It was very noticeable here in my eight week photos...

http://www.jotowen.com/Pagefivea7.html

It will be slow going for the next couple of weeks but after that then get ready to be a Chia pet cause it's going to explode on your head. Get ready for fun with ingrown hairs:)

Peace,
Jotronic

Joe, did you use 5% Minoxidil post op along with Propecia? I didn't know you could get that kind of growth only 5 weeks out from strip surgery. Very interesting. best,WWH

I thought that I was the only one, but my growth started by week six. Now I'm 11 weeks postup and it's starting to sprout all over.

luberta

I had grown a 5 weeks too. Only the bigger 4-5 fu
sprouted up. Rest came in around 4 months. alomost 6 months po-op. Had second done 25 days ago.

I just thought I'd share this. Here I am, ten months post op and I just got ANOTHER ingrown hair on the top of my head just before my crown. The same type that I got several months ago when my hair was finally coming in. How's THAT for a delayed reaction?!?

Peace,
Jotronic

man boobs????? I thought they were from Propecia, not Rogaine.

Jotronic

How do u deal with the ingrown hairs?

jrp65

Uncjim --

With all due respect to you and my fellow posters, I wouldn't rule out the hallucination angle. Can you describe for us your college experiences.

Seriously though, what's the deal with ingrown hairs. Is this a common occurence and, if so, how bad is it and how is it best dealt with?

Tronic, how did you deal with the ingrown pimples? Did you use warm compresses over them and then pin prick them or what? Thanks,WWH, I'm getting some now less than 5 weeks post op and will post some pictures on the other site. all the best,

Hi All,

I've also had ingrown hairs. I've been using the BACTROBAN ointment that was given to me by
Dr.Wong for the donor area. I was told that the little inflammations occur because dirt and bacteria can find their way into the graft incisions. It works like a charm. After a day or two, the areas are back to normal.
Jim
Mark,
Yeah, college life in the 60s could be a little taxing !

I'm week 7 now, and about 3 days ago I noticed the same thing happening on my head, too. Nothing major, for sure, but definately the beginnings of some growth - even along the hairline on the right side (but not the left side yet)!

ChiaPet-in-Waiting,
Harry

uncjim:

Thanks for the info on Bactroban.
I'm seeing my dermatologist on Monday to get my stitches removed (finally!). I'll ask if he will prescribe me some Bactroban for those ingrown hairs in my future.
On another note, I'm glad to hear that you got regrowth so quickly. That is very encouraging news indeed!
Things been going well for me. No bleeding. Tightness in suture line is gone now. Ready to remove the stitches, be sure. Scabs still coming off with a little coaxing. Healing going well so far. Take care.

vocor1