Post HT dandruff

[NickJ]

Hey guys,

I've had my HT 5 weeks ago today and since one week I hava a sort of dandruff/dried skin containing hairs (sometimes 5-6 ) on the scalp that fall off after showering 

Is this normal? My receiving area is still pretty red too

[SeanT1]

Completely normal.
You're experiencing shedding.  It happens around this time.
Expect more hair to fall out and dandruff as your scalp heals.

Edited April 25, 2022 by SeanToman

[NickJ]

Thanks man, that's what I thought

I just wanted to be sure

[NARMAK]

If you are 5 weeks out, it might be best to ask your clinic if they are okay with you going back to regular shampoos and maybe use an anti dandruff shampoo. 

[SeanT1]

Just now, NickJ said:

Thanks man, that's what I thought

I just wanted to be sure

Yup! all normal.

Your transplant looks like mine, good luck.

Edited April 25, 2022 by SeanToman

[NickJ]

Yes we do have very similar hair ! 

Thanks for your input

[Nw7HPE]

All seems completely normal to me , you are in the shedding phase and it will be over soon . We have all been there . Happy growing . 

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

NickJ,

Yes, this is perfectly normal.  Typically, hair shedding occurs 4 to 6 weeks after hair transplant surgery but It can start to occur as early as a week or two. Also, it’s common to experience a dry and or red scalp for the first couple of months while healing.  From your pictures, everything looks to be healing nicely. As long as you selected a reputable surgeon, I trust everything will go well for you.

best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant 

 

[NickJ]

still shedding dead skin /dandruff with multi's attached (nearly week 7)

[DrTBarghouthi]

Perfectly normal to shed and to have dandruff like material. I personally switch patients to ketoconazole shampoos  4 weeks after surgery twice a week. Just consult with your clinic to check if they are ok with that.

[gillenator]

Believe it or not, Head & Shoulders is a great shampoo for dry flaky scalps and very reasonable cost.

[Britanium]

Just now, gillenator said:

Believe it or not, Head & Shoulders is a great shampoo for dry flaky scalps and very reasonable cost.

Agreed 👍🏽 It’s one that I will use/alternate with at times. 

[gillenator]

Me too!…I use it every other shampoo.

[Britanium]

2 minutes ago, gillenator said:

Me too!…I use it every other shampoo.

Glad I’m not the only one 👌

[NickJ]

So to keep people updated and who could have made the same mistake as I did

The reason I had so much dandruff is simply that I was way to cautious when washing my hair, I kept cleaning it like this till week 6 after HT

 

Using Nizoral twice a week and Head & shoulders and washing normally it went away, I did lose a little bit more hair but I guess you can't avoid it since I am at the 2 months mark