Scalp Flaking After Hair Transplant

I had a transplant a little over three weeks ago. The scabbing is 99% gone but it’s been replaced by quite a bit of scalp peeling. Why does this happen? I have hardly had any sun exposure on my head at all this month, so it’s definitely not a sunburn. And how long does it take to go away? I ‘ve been shampooing and showering normally and also rubbing my scalp between showers — the peeling skin is coming off (along with the transplanted hairs) but there’s still a lot of flaking left.

It is natural for newly transplanted hair to shed within the first month after the hair transplant. Your scabs will shed and some surrounding skin will also shed as well. Remember, the washing of your hair has probably changed since the transplant. Once you go back to your normal washing routine, the problem should disappear. Try using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.