Direct sunlight exposure vs indirect sunlight exposure after a hair transplant?

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I was wondering if one could lets say, drive a car without wearing a hat on a cloudy or even sunny day without direct sunlight exposure. I understand the complications of direct sunlight exposure after a hair traspant but can I for example be in the shade without wearing a hat on a cloudy or sunny day. Thanks four your response doctors!!

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello,Sun exposure should be avoided for first 12 weeks.  UV light can damage hair.  More specifically, hair protein degradation occurs at wavelengths of 254nm-400nm, while UVB is responsible for hair protein loss while UVA is responsible for color changes.  On newly transplanted hair, the hair can be damaged by free radicals and photochemical degradation.  
Be safe- 
Anil Shah MD

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

The reason why doctors tell you to avoid sun light is because of the ultraviolet light which can cause discoloration.   If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend wearing a hat for the first 4 months after a hair transplant to help protect the hair grafts from a sunburn.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Indirect sun exposure or even limited direct exposure should not have a significant impact on graft growth.However,as a general health and skin maintenance  rule precautions should be taken to protect  your skin against sun damage.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Although  I dont recommend direct exposure to sunlight for hours between 11 am-15 pm in first 2 weeks of surgery, someone could drive a car without wearing a hat on a cloudy or even sunny day without direct sunlight exposure.

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