Is antiseptic (hibiscrub) wash safe to use after hair transplant?

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I recently had a hair transplant and the day after I suffered from some superficial pustules which were cleaned up at the surgery. I was told to use antiseptic wash (I suspect it is hibiscrub) twice a day instead of baby shampoo. Is this safe or is it too harsh? Would I have killed the hair follicles using antiseptic wash on my scalp so soon after (day after) my hair transplant?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you read the fine print of Hibiscrub or Hibiclean, I believe it says do not use on hair or scalp.  If you are concerned you should refer to the Hibiscrub paper insert or read the instruction or contact your doctor.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

If your doctor prescribed it they made the best decision they had based on all information. Any agreements or disagreements here are less well informed and so should be taken with a grain of salt. Hopefully you trust your doctor enough to believe in their instructions.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

..You may not have pustules just after op . İt s better to visit your doctor. But you may use hibiscrub instead of baby shampoo  ,after surgery  although the day after use of hibiscrub is not proper.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The use of an antiseptic wash is harsh. If you have pustules on your scalp it is coming from inside the scalp, not the surface of it

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