Can hibiclens (Chlorhexidine) after hair transplant kill new recipient area grafts?

October 19, 2017
Asked By:A.G.R in California, CA

Does washing recipient hair with hibiclens and shampoo mixture one or two times soon (<1 week) after a hair transplant kill the new grafts? Thanks.

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June 7, 2018

Answer: Hibiclens after transplant

Amir Yazdan, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
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June 7, 2018

Answer: Hibiclens after transplant

Amir Yazdan, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
October 31, 2017

Answer: You should not be washing hair with hibiclens. It is written on the hibiclens not to use on your scalp.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
October 31, 2017

Answer: You should not be washing hair with hibiclens. It is written on the hibiclens not to use on your scalp.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
October 24, 2017

Answer: Hibiclens after Transplant

October 24, 2017

Answer: Hibiclens after Transplant

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