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Sunburn after hair transplant 7 days, should I be worried?

June 6, 2017
Asked By:Raffies in Stockholm, 07

After my hair transplant i went on holiday, after 7 days i did a tour on a scooter, and the weather was cloudy / sun. When the sun came trough i was wearing a hat. In the eve at home i saw mine forehead was red. Not massive, but it had def some sunburn. My head was fine, maybe it was protected with the scabs yet? But Iam really worried that this is affecting the results. It is after 5 weeks now and in the front my new hair doesn't fall out but is not growing either. Thanks Ronald

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June 9, 2017

Answer: Sunburn after HT

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Answer: Sunburn after HT

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June 12, 2017

Answer: Sun exposure is not recommended after surgery but if it already happened there isn't much you can do.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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June 12, 2017

Answer: Sun exposure is not recommended after surgery but if it already happened there isn't much you can do.

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June 8, 2017

Answer: Sunburn after hair transplant 7 days, should I be worried?

Karl Hekimian, MD
June 8, 2017

Answer: Sunburn after hair transplant 7 days, should I be worried?

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June 9, 2017

Answer: Sunburn 7 days after a hair transplant

William Rassman, MD (retired)
June 9, 2017

Answer: Sunburn 7 days after a hair transplant

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