Shedding
Month 2 of 18
Days 52–58 after a hair transplant: Bumps under the skin
As new hairs get ready to push through, some people get small pimple-like bumps on the grafted area. Many settle on their own within days to weeks. They're often called folliculitis.
What you can do now
On day 52
What's typical
- A few small pimples or bumps
- Itching
- Patchy hair
Call your clinic if you notice
- Fever, pus, a bad smell, or redness and warmth that spread.
- Bumps that are large, painful, hot or spreading.
- Many bumps at once or bumps lasting more than a couple of weeks.
In the GraftKeeper app, Check a symptom walks you through what to do.
Not yet reviewed by a doctor — verify with your clinic.
Sources
- Hair transplantNHS, 2023
- A hair transplant can give you permanent, natural-looking resultsAmerican Academy of Dermatology, 2026
- Hair transplantation surgeryIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2008
- Complications in Hair TransplantationJournal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2018
- Characterization and Risk Factors of Folliculitis after Hair Transplantation: A Multicenter Retrospective StudyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2024
- Complications of Hair Transplant Procedures: Causes and ManagementIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2021