Hello All,

If I just got an HT yesterday, when should I start using Rogaine again?

Thanks,

John

Hello All,

If I just got an HT yesterday, when should I start using Rogaine again?

Thanks,

John

The recipient area ~14 days. Wouldn't apply prior to any areas due to chance of some getting on recipient area and irritating the fresh wounds.

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Thank you Leeson

If I wait the full 14 days - which I guess I have to - am I majorly increasing my risk to lose my original hair or hair in the area(s) that did not receive the new transplants?

Thanks again,
John

I think I remember I was told 3 weeks. Leeson may well be right but I would check with your surgeon to make 100% sure.

Also best of luck your journey to more hair. It's all started! Remember to be patient along the way.

Thanks imissthebarber. This is actually my second. The first was 11 years ago, I was 21 I don't remember the Rogaine rules. I am already prepping up for the shock loss.

john2008,

I agree that waiting a full 14 days (sometimes even longer) is a good idea before applying Rogaine to the transplanted area. Minoxidil (especially the liquid containing the propylene glycol) may irritate your scalp while it's healing.

If you're finding you have extended redness in the transplanted area, you may want to wait longer before applying minoxidil.

Best wishes,

Bill

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This thread makes me want to ask why someone needs to apply minoxidil on the transplanted hair. The transplanted hair should really be resistant to MPB and shouldn't be needing any medication. By doing so, IMO, you probably are risking making the transplanted hair dependent on it. Isn't that so?

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The minoxidil isn't for the transplanted hair (I doubt "dependency," though): it's for the hair nearby, which is still susceptible to being lost.