Zinc supplements after hair transplant?

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few weeks ago I had hair transplant and I heard that zinc is good for hair and now I am taking zinc supplements does it helps or is is it harmful for my transplanted area?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you live in a civilized country and have a normal diet, you don't need to take vitamins or supplements in general.If your surgeon told you to take Zinc, then go for it, as I always advocate that patients follow their doctors recommendations.But if you're looking around on the Internet to find information, you will end up with conflicting information.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It's a good idea to speak to your surgeon about zinc supplementation post transplant. In general, zinc does not provide any added benefit for most people. If one has intestinal issues leading to poor absorption, or dietary issues that might give zinc deficiency, it could be advised.  For example, I often check zinc levels in my own patients with hair loss if they fall in these categories  massive weight lossgastric bypassalcoholismdiarrheal diseases (inflammatory bowel disease and others)restrictive dietsdiebetesprotein restrictive dietspregnancy strict vegan dietsLong term zinc supplementation can affect many metals in the body, including copper, so I never advise my own patients to over supplement without checking the levels of other metals periodically. All the metals need to be kept in balance for optimal health, so supplementation (without need) is not something I advise my own patients.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

There are some vitamins that help with hair loss one of which is zinc.  I have found that clients who are losing hair not from genetics, but from stress or nutritional deficiency vitamins helps with their hair loss specially combination of zinc, B, E and C.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Zinc is effective if you have a zinc deficiency, otherwise it has little value. I generally do not recommend that people take vitamins or any supplements unless they are deficient in those vitamins.  It has been well documented that vitamins are not needed if your daily requirements are met.

Zinc supplements after hair transplant?

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