Is it okay to exfoliate the scalp after a hair transplant? I had a FUT transplant in 2006.

January 27, 2018
Asked By:DavidRozy in Houston, TX

I sometimes shave my head but don't want to damage any grafts. Is it okay to exfoliate the scalp? Thanks.

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January 29, 2018

Answer: Exfoliate

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Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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January 29, 2018

Answer: Exfoliate

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Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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February 8, 2018

Answer: You can treat your transplanted hair and scalp as you would your normal non-transplanted hair.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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February 8, 2018

Answer: You can treat your transplanted hair and scalp as you would your normal non-transplanted hair.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
January 29, 2018

Answer: Is it okay to exfoliate the scalp after a hair transplant? I had a FUT transplant in 2006.

January 29, 2018

Answer: Is it okay to exfoliate the scalp after a hair transplant? I had a FUT transplant in 2006.

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January 29, 2018

Answer: 12 years after a hair transplant

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Answer: 12 years after a hair transplant

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