Psoriasis/skin

[Rossybop]

Does anyone if psoriasis or eczema or any other skin condition can prevent one from availing of a hair transplant?

Thanks.

[Britanium]

It’s not stopped any of mine and I have both conditions! 😒

[DrTBarghouthi]

I agree with @JohnAC71

You can do HT on both of these conditions. Might need some moisturizing shampoos pre and post op to prepare the scalp in a good way though. 

[ITA]

@Rossybop who diagnosed you these two pathologies?  What exams did you take?

[Rossybop]

Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback.

I ask for the following reasons:

I actually went for FUE in a cheap clinic in Poland 3 years ago but (surprisingly!) the doctor on the day wouldn't do the operation because my skin flared up, and, the dodgy skin was not only on my forehead, it was also present in my scalp.

Many years ago a dermatologist told me I had sebhorric dermatitis psoriasis. Years ago my skin (mostly forehead and chin) used to sometimes flare up and exhibit pinkness and/or flakiness and blotchy patches. Its a condition that comes and goes. It used to come on more often years ago, luckily it hasn't come on too harsh over the past few years. It still does flare up every few weeks but usually just mildly and it dies down within a couple of days. Sometimes if its very mild you wouldn't even notice it. Also, it rarely comes on strong in the scalp (at the hairline), I was just unfortuneate when I went to Poland 3 years ago, I got a bad dose of it and I think my skin might have been reacting to a cold/flu I had and also extreme weather conditions at the time. However, many surgeons ask if you have skin conditions when applying for a hair transplant. This is mostly why I ask. I don't want to get an unfortuneate dose of it again when I fly overseas and then be told by another doctor to fly home until my condition wears off, that would be an awful inconvenience.

[HTHope]

I don’t think it would prevent you from having surgery but mist reputable docs would advise to get it under control before surgery with things like medicated shampoos, steroids, etc

[Rossybop]

Thanks. That's good to know. Are you an industry professional yourself?

I'll defo try get it under control before I go for a transplant.