The formation of pimples after hair transplantation is one of the possible side effects of this procedure. Pimples on the donor area after hair transplantation may appear on the scalp after a short period of 2-4 weeks.  

Scalp pimples after hair transplantation can have many different causes including the irritation of the hair follicles as they come out of the skin, which is pretty normal. The pimples that occur in the hair transplant area are standard normal pimples. They are not extra inflammatory, major, or harmful skin problems. When this problem occurs, it needs to be treated and intervened appropriately. In order for the transplanted hair follicles to grow in a healthy way, these pimples should not be squeezed by the patient. 

Why Do Pimples Occur After Hair Transplantation? 

There are many possible reasons for the formation of pimples after hair transplantation. Some of these reasons may be due to the procedure, while others may be due to the patients not being careful enough after the procedure. When examined in general, the causes of pimple formation after hair transplantation are as follows: 

• Pimple occurs when the transplanted hair starts to grow. 

• After the hair transplant procedure, the transplanted area should be maintained well and the area should be kept clean. If the patients do not keep the transplanted area clean enough, bacterial production occurs as a result of accumulated dust and dirt.  

• One of the most important causes of pimple formation is the body's overproduction of sebum. If too much sebum is produced in the area after hair transplantation, pimples may occur. 

What to do When Pimple Occurs?

The treatments for pimples that appear after hair transplantation may differ depending on the cause and structure of the pimple . For this reason, it will be useful to understand its nature in case of a pimple.  Depending on the growth of hair follicles, the formation of pimples in the donor area occurs after an average of 4-5 months. The time or formation of pimples may vary depending on how the person takes care of the area and its structure. 

Treatment of Pimples After Hair Transplantation 

When pimples occur in the hair transplant area, although you do not need to worry, it does not mean that your pimples do not require treatment. There are many alternative treatment methods for pimples formed in the hair transplant area. It will be the best decision to consult your doctor in order to apply the most correct treatment. 

1) Applying Hot Water Compress 

Your doctor may recommend applying hot water compress to shrink your pimples after hair transplantation. You should be careful not to apply too much pressure during the procedure and not to expose the area to too much heat and irritate it. 

2) Topical Treatments 

The most effective treatment for pimple formation is undoubtedly topical treatment methods. Accordingly, you should consult your doctor and get help from her/him for pimple formation. By using the antibiotic creams that your doctor will give you, you can heal the inflamed tissue. If there is an itching problem in the area, it will also relieve it. 

3) Oral Antibiotic Treatment 

Although it is not preferred much, sometimes oral antibiotics are required when the pimples in the area become very severe. This is also preferred in recurring pimple formations. The antibiotics to be used must be prescribed by your doctor. 

4) Drainage of the Inflamed Structure by Your Doctor 

If the pimple grows, hurts and swells after hair transplantation, the inflammation must be drained. This is definitely not something you can do at home. Inflamed pimples after hair transplantation should definitely not be tried to be squeezed at home. This procedure can only be done by the doctor with the help of a clean needle. 

Can Pimple Formation Be Prevented After Hair Transplantation? 

Since the formation of pimples after hair transplantation is a normal condition, making extra efforts to prevent pimple formation or to prevent it from occurring will not give very productive results. Because sometimes these pimples have to occur in order for hair to grow back. 

At this point, patients should avoid misbehaviors such as squeezing the pimples after hair transplantation instead of trying to prevent pimple formation. Because squeezing the pimples in the area can cause infection. In addition, when you destroy the area, the hair follicle may not grow again. In order to avoid such situations, you should definitely consult your doctor in case of serious pimple formations.