I suffer from scalp seborrhoeic dermatitis, can I still have a hair transplant?

December 3, 2015
Asked By:joeyno1star in United Kingdom, GB

I have suffered from seborrhoeic dermatitis for about 5-6 years now i beleive it has caused some thinning and scarring to some of my hair follicles. i have managed to keep it under control for a long time now by using medicated shampoos and keeping my hair short .although it does seem to get worse in the winter. Am i still able to have a hair transplant? Also how long after a hair transplant will i be able to go back to using medicated shampoos for my condision.thank you

Answers (5)

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December 7, 2015

Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis does not cause male pattern balding. You should see a doctor for an exam.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 7, 2015

Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis does not cause male pattern balding. You should see a doctor for an exam.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
January 15, 2020

Answer: Hair transplants and seborrhoeic dermatitis

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2020

Answer: Hair transplants and seborrhoeic dermatitis

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2015

Answer: Seb derm;

December 3, 2015

Answer: Seb derm;

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Answer: Dry scalp and hair transplant

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Answer: Dry scalp and hair transplant

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December 4, 2015

Answer: I have seborrhoeic dermatitis

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