Scab Removal after hair transplant

Removing scabs after a hair transplant is a very important part of aftercare to ensure healthy graft survival and good cosmetic results. Here’s what you need to know:

 

🕒 When to Remove Scabs

 

Day 1: Do not touch or disturb the grafts. Just use a gentle saline spray , remove some blood clots, ointment.

 

Day 2–7: Begin gentle washing using baby shampoo, gently tap only, no rubbing , room temp or warm water. Use a cup or gentle shower spray (not too strong).

 

After Day 7 : start gently rub while shampooing, still use baby shampoo for 2 weeks post op, after that any regular shampoo is fine.

 

Scabs should start softening and falling off naturally. If they remain, you may begin gently helping them off.

 

By Day 10–14: All scabs should ideally be gone. If not, they can impede hair growth or risk folliculitis.

 

🧴 How to Remove Scabs Safely

 

1. Soften the scabs first:

 

Soak the recipient area with oil (baby/olive/rose mary )

Let it sit for 10–15 minutes to loosen the scabs.

 

2. Gentle massage:

 

Using fingertips only (not nails), gently rub in circular motions.

 

Never pick or scratch.

 

3. Rinse with lukewarm water:

 

Use a cup or gentle shower spray (not too strong).

 

4. Repeat daily until scabs are gone — usually between Day 10–12.

 

⚠️ What to Avoid

 

No fingernail scratching.

 

No forceful rubbing.

 

Don’t try to remove all scabs in one day.

 

Avoid direct water pressure and hot water.

 

 

🔍 Signs of Trouble

 

Redness, pus, or swelling = may indicate infection.

 

Scabs still firmly attached after Day 14 = consult your doctor.