Hair transplant & steroids post-op?

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Hi. I was wondering if you could definitively tell me whether using steroids post a har translpant will interfere with the hair regrowth? I know in theory it should not, but I would like your opinion. Thank you. Jerry

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

It depends upon what type of steroids you are talking about.If it is anabolic for muscle growth than yes they can interfere with hair growth and cause loss.We routinely give our patients steroids (Prednisone/Kenalog) to prevent swelling and these do not interfere with hair growth.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Steroids will not impact the transplanted hair, but long term use will impact the native hair on your head and accelerate its loss

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