Regular Member fullheadofhair Posted January 28, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi Guys - I was 4 weeks post having had 3,500 FUE and I started using Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo for 2 weeks (until 6 weeks post op). I then read somewhere that using a shampoo which contains sodium sulfate is bad for your new grafts (after the hairs shed the sodium sulfide blocks and damages the new graft from growing). As the baby shampoo has sodium sulfate i am now in a panic and wondering if i have caused some irreversible damage to my new hair transplant?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted January 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2018 Follow your doctor's post-op directions exactly and relay all concerns with them. 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 Shera Posted January 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi Guys - I was 4 weeks post having had 3,500 FUE and I started using Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo for 2 weeks (until 6 weeks post op). I then read somewhere that using a shampoo which contains sodium sulfate is bad for your new grafts (after the hairs shed the sodium sulfide blocks and damages the new graft from growing). As the baby shampoo has sodium sulfate i am now in a panic and wondering if i have caused some irreversible damage to my new hair transplant?? I used the same shampoo for 2 years following my transplant and it never had any damaging impact. Also most patients also use it with no issues. If it was damaging in any way then it would not be one of the worlds most popular baby shampoos, think about it. You'll be OK, stop worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Triple7 Posted January 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2018 Tons of guys use it after a transplant and many doctors recommended it during the early stages. You are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 29, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2018 I agree you’ll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dr Tejinder Bhatti Posted January 30, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2018 Mr. Fullheadofhair, The first thing one should do when they have questions about their post-operative after care is to contact the clinic with such questions. No one here knows your case, or your clinic's preferred protocols like they do so always seek answers from them first. However, I do not know of anyone that feels that basic baby shampoo is harmful. You are fine to use it, of course only if your clinic hasn't any objections themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted February 5, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted February 5, 2018 In addition to agreeing with the others that I believe you're fine, I want to encourage you to try not and let yourself get stressed out over the next several months waiting on your hairs to grow. You'll just drive yourself crazy. As long as you're following your doctors instructions and have patience you'll be just fine... Happy growing! 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 matt3480 Posted February 8, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2018 Yeah, I have never heard that.....I used baby shampoo for several months after my HT's and never had an issue. It's about as harmless as a shampoo can be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AB2000 Posted February 9, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2018 In my case I was directed to use Burt's Bees baby shampoo. Very gentle and it never caused me problems. But as suggested, get clarification from the clinic you went to. My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted February 9, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2018 You really have to read the label to see which ingredients are in any hair product, both active and inactive. Try to stay with more herbal based products to avoid hair products that contain chemical based additives that may be harmful or certainly not considered healthy for the hair and scalp. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew1974 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 No baby johnson shampoo doesn't have any sulfate in it. Its the best shampoo to use for at least 6 months after a fue hair transplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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