Hi , I am an every day user of hair concealer ( mane/toppik) I am now 2 months post transplant and all seems to be going as expected . My only worry is that I often leave the concealer in my hair overnight / maybe for even another day or 2 before washing it out. Could this have any effect on my new hair ? Thanks
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Answer: Using concealer would not affect your transplanted hair. Many patients use it after surgery.
We recommend a simple Head and Shoulders or other anti-dandruff shampoo with zinc to keep your scalp healthy, clean and decrease itching post transplant. This is also good for maintenance washing. Another ingredient is ketoconazole that is found in anti-dandruff shampoos and those for...
It should be okay, since they are two completely different procedures. But the two people you should really be asking about this are the surgeon who performed your first surgery and the one who will be performing your transplant, as they each know the specifics of your case and if there are any...
At this point in time, you should be normal an unable to lose grafts, even with a massage and sauna. What you are seeing is probably late normal shedding