Can shampooing twice a day affect a hair transplant?

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I had a hair transplant 6 months ago. During the first couple of weeks I followed my surgeon's specific directions and used the special shampoo given. I then went back to my regular anti-dandruff shampoo showering once a day. After the fourth month it got a lot hotter where I live causing me to sweat more and I began Shampooing twice a day up until now. Just wondering if Shampooing twice a day can harm the transplant?

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS · Answer

It's perfectly safe to shampoo more frequently than once daily if that's how you stay comfortable in warm weather. At this point, your transplanted follicles should be fully healed, so there's no risk to your results.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Washing you hair should not harm transplanted hairs especially after 6 months.  If you are concerned see your doctor for a follow up.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You can shampoo twice a day if that solves your problems. At this stage the hair transplants are fixed even the ones that have not grown out yet.

Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

There is very little you can do after four months to adversely affect the final outcome of a hair transplant, and there is certainly no problem with shampooing twice a day. In fact, if it makes you feel any better, I have always instructed my patients to begin shampooing twice a day beginning 24 hours after surgery and continuing at least until all the scabs were gone.I hope this was helpful--Dr. Ballon

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