Senior Member rickyrixon Posted September 11, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2016 Hi guys, ive posted a number of times over the past few years about my frontal hair loss. I'm almost 33 now and feel that I'm at the point where I'd really like to get an FUE transplant in the corners. Unfortunately, I Also suffer with the affliction of psoriasis which I have had since I was 19. If you don't know what it is it's a genetic skin disorder for which there is no known cure. I have a minor case, but in the past year it's spread onto a very awkward area...my hairline. I didn't think it would be an issue in regards to getting a transplant, but the surgeon I recently contacted told me that it contradicts the surgery and I may not be suitable which is very disappointing.. Has anyone here had a transplant when they have psoriasis on the scalp/hairline? Any advice/info would be a great help. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted September 11, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2016 I had a bunch of eczema spots on my scalp, but Dr. Hasson reassured me he could either work around those spots, or just drill right through them. I think his final MO was drill right through them. I wouldnt worry about it if I were you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rickyrixon Posted September 11, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2016 Thanks for your reply...I think the issue for me is that it's in the recipient area though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Transhair Posted September 11, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2016 You'd want to have it kept under control, at least before the surgery and until like 1 month after. It can be caused by testosterone/DHT due to the increased sebum production sometimes, have you tried fin or dut to see what happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rickyrixon Posted September 11, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2016 Well I've certainly never ever heard of it being caused by the reasons you say so that's interesting.. No I haven't tried those drugs and I dont want to go down that road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JON86 Posted September 11, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2016 I have psoriasis had a biopsy . I have never had it on my head only my legs and elbows. I would go to a dermatologist before you go to a hair transplant doctor to get an honest result. Do your best to clear it up before considering a transplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hsrp10 Posted September 11, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2016 I have chronic scalp eczema/seborrheic dermatitis which has turned to harder psoriasis-type hard scales as I've gotten older now. It is a real annoyance but it has never affected me having a hair transplant, and despite the scaling my hair grows thick in the areas where I've had transplanted hair. What you have to do is use some topical treatment prescribed by a dermatologist to get it under control before the surgery and also use a shower/scale removal routine that works for you to get your scalp ready before the procedure. You then have to go through the first 10 days after the surgery without touching the recipient area and without using any topicals etc. After that you should be home free. If the word "psoriasis" itself is scaring off the doctors, just tell them you have "chronic dandruff/scalp dryness" which you're trying to control. Oh, and don't overuse harsh shampoos (Nizoral) or chemicals after the procedure until your hair has grown in after a year or so. go dense or go home Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto (*indicates actual experience with doctor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted September 13, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hey Ricky! It looks like it's been just about a year since you posted this and I'm curious if you were able to move forward with a hair transplant and find a solution. I also want to direct you to a brand new study Dr. Mohebi has conducted regarding psoriasis and hair transplants. More research needs to be done, but it appears as though hair transplants may actually help patients who suffer from psoriasis. Check out the study here if you're interested in reading up on this... And even more importantly, if you did indeed have a hair transplant over the past year, I would love to know if you saw an improvement/healing of your psoriasis in the transplanted areas. I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff. Check out my hair loss website for photos FUE surgery by Dr. Mohebi on 7/31/14 2,001 grafts - Ones: 607; Twos: 925; Threes: 413; Fours: 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted September 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2017 I have a delicate balance in my shampoo regimen to try and keep scaling at bay, it's tricky to find the right routine, I recommend experimenting with Nizoral a time or two a week and pulling back or adding more washes depending upon how your scalp responds. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rickyrixon Posted September 14, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hey Ricky! It looks like it's been just about a year since you posted this and I'm curious if you were able to move forward with a hair transplant and find a solution. I also want to direct you to a brand new study Dr. Mohebi has conducted regarding psoriasis and hair transplants. More research needs to be done, but it appears as though hair transplants may actually help patients who suffer from psoriasis. Check out the study here if you're interested in reading up on this... And even more importantly, if you did indeed have a hair transplant over the past year, I would love to know if you saw an improvement/healing of your psoriasis in the transplanted areas. Thanks for posting a link to the study.. very interesting and surprising to read. I have not had a transplant as yet.. I'm probably going to wait until 35... Funnily enough, although I still have some small areas of dryness on my scalp, the psoriasis plaques around my hairline cleared up completely without any treatment around 6 months ago and haven't returned which is great! I do still have it on some other body areas though, albeit quite mild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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