Is it normal for my head to be oily after a hair transplant?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-30

There is a lot of oil in the hair transplant area after hair transplantation, which may be a normal phenomenon, or it may be caused by improper diet, lack of attention to cleaning, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis and other reasons.

1. Normal phenomenon.

Hair transplantation refers to the transplantation of healthy hair follicles to the area of hair loss, so as to achieve the effect of improving hair loss. After a hair transplant, hair follicles will gradually grow, which may cause a local greasy feeling, which is generally normal. Usually no special ** is required, and patients are advised to pay attention to scalp hygiene and avoid scratching the scalp with their hands.

2. Improper diet.

If the patient often eats greasy and spicy foods, such as fatty meat, chili peppers, etc., after hair transplantation, it may lead to an increase in oil secretion in the body, resulting in the above symptoms. It is recommended that patients pay attention to maintaining a light diet after hair transplantation, and can appropriately consume millet porridge, noodles and other foods, and avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods to avoid aggravating uncomfortable symptoms.

3. Don't pay attention to cleaning.

If the patient does not pay attention to scalp cleanliness and hygiene after a hair transplant, it may lead to excessive oil secretion from the scalp, resulting in the above symptoms. Patients are advised to keep their scalp clean and hygienic after hair transplantation, using cleansing products for washing, and avoiding harsh shampoos.

4. Seborrheic dermatitis.

Seborrheic dermatitis is mainly a chronic inflammatory disease caused by factors such as genetics, poor diet Xi habits. Patients generally present with symptoms such as increased dandruff and hair loss. It is recommended that patients can use compound ketoconazole hair lotion, selenium sulfide lotion, etc. under the guidance of a doctor**.

5. Folliculitis.

Folliculitis is mainly due to an inflammatory response caused by bacteria infecting hair follicles. Patients generally present with symptoms such as local redness, swelling, and pain. It is recommended that patients can apply mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc. to the affected area under the guidance of a doctor**.

If the symptoms continue to worsen and seriously affect the normal life of the individual, it is recommended that the patient seek medical attention in time and carry out symptomatic treatment after finding out the specific **.

Hair transplantation refers to the transplantation of autologous hair to the hair loss site, which is generally based on the patient's own hair loss to decide whether to need a hair transplant, which can usually be divided into androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, syphilitic alopecia, scarring alopecia, leprosy alopecia and other types, it is recommended that patients choose the appropriate way according to their own conditions.

1. Androgenetic alopecia.

Androgenetic alopecia is usually caused by genetics, excessive mental stress, and other factors. Patients typically present with progressive loss and thinning of hair on the top of the head. It is recommended that patients can apply minoxidil and ketoconazole lotion to the scalp under the guidance of a doctor to improve the symptoms of hair loss.

2. Alopecia areata.

Alopecia areata is mainly caused by genetics, autoimmune abnormalities and other factors. Patients generally present with round or oval hair loss areas on the top of the head, and patients can usually use halomethasone cream, clobetasol propionate cream, etc. to apply to the scalp under the guidance of a doctor to improve the symptoms of hair loss.

3. Syphilitic alopecia.

Syphilitic alopecia is mainly due to the symptoms of hair loss caused by treponema pallidum invasion of hair follicles, which generally appear 2-4 years after the patient is infected with syphilis.

4. Cicatricial alopecia.

Cicatricial alopecia is usually caused by scalp trauma, infection and other factors, and patients generally present with symptoms such as banded scars and circular hair loss on the scalp. It is recommended that patients can use hormonal drugs under the guidance of a doctor**, such as acetic acid, etc.

5. Leprosy alopecia.

Leprosy alopecia is usually caused by the scalp infection of the leprosy bacillus, and patients generally present with symptoms such as erythema and scaling on the scalp. It is recommended that patients can use dapsone and rifampicin drugs for anti-infective treatment under the guidance of a doctor**.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to maintaining a regular schedule and rest, ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late, and at the same time pay attention to maintaining a balanced nutrition, avoid eating spicy and greasy food, and can eat more foods rich in protein, vitamins and other nutrients, such as eggs, tomatoes, etc., which is conducive to supplementing the nutrients needed by the body, and can also carry out appropriate physical exercises, such as jogging, swimming, etc., which is conducive to improving the body's immunity. If the patient is experiencing symptoms of discomfort, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly**.

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