Does having chickenpox affect hair transplant results?
Disease description:
I just had a hair transplant at the hospital the day before yesterday. Today I found out I have chickenpox, so I'd like to ask whether having chickenpox will affect the results of the hair transplant?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Fengyong
Whether having chickenpox affects hair transplant results depends on the location of the outbreak. If the patient does not develop chickenpox lesions on the scalp, it generally will not adversely affect the transplant outcome. However, if chickenpox appears on the scalp, it may lead to scalp inflammation, causing symptoms such as bleeding, redness, swelling, and pain. In such cases, poor follicle development may occur, potentially negatively impacting the effectiveness of the hair transplant.
