Post-Transplant Shampoo Routine in India

Steps for Shampooing After Hair Transplant in India

The first wash is delayed for a few days depending on healing and graft stability. Alloroots guidance includes:

• Confirm the start day with your doctor.
• Use a mild, non-medicated shampoo to limit irritation.
• Dilute shampoo in water before applying.
• Pour gently and tap lightly, avoid rubbing.
• Pat dry with a soft towel, avoid high heat.

Extra care is needed for hairline design & restoration or crown grafts, where density and placement require slower handling. Bring a mild shampoo and a soft towel to your first post-op check if advised.

Choosing a Suitable Shampoo

Selection depends on scalp sensitivity, oil levels, and other treatments. Common choices:

• Baby shampoo for early washes.
• SLS-free shampoo to avoid harsh detergents.
• Prescription shampoo only if recommended for a condition.

In India these are available at pharmacies or through clinic supply. Medicated shampoos are used when needed for issues like seborrheic dermatitis or post-op flaking, confirmed during follow-up.

Linking Shampoo Routine with Regenerative Treatments

Clean scalp care is important before therapies such as microneedling for hair growth or exosome hair regeneration therapy. These are scheduled after healing, with timing adjusted to prevent irritation from close shampoo and treatment intervals. Patients get reminders on spacing washes and procedures. Images are taken only with consent and stored securely.

About Alloroots

Alloroots is a doctor-led hair restoration clinic in India headed by Dr. Alok Kumar Sahoo (MD Dermatology, AIIMS New Delhi). Services include surgical FUE transplants, regenerative trichology, and hair loss treatments. Care is tailored to each patient, guided by clinical evidence, with privacy maintained in records and communications. Consultations are available in-clinic or online across India. Visit alloroots.com for appointments and treatment details.