When is it safe to use Rogaine Foam in the recipient area after surgery?

Once it is safe to use in the grafted or recipient area, can/should you resume twice (2x) daily applications?

I have read mixed reports regarding irritation of the recipient area from the irritants in the Foam version.

When is it safe to use Rogaine Foam in the recipient area after surgery?

Once it is safe to use in the grafted or recipient area, can/should you resume twice (2x) daily applications?

I have read mixed reports regarding irritation of the recipient area from the irritants in the Foam version.

Per my docs instructions, I began using the 5% Foam two weeks after my procedure applying on the recipient site. The foam is a lot less irritating than the liquid (from personal experience).

You should follow your docs instructions though in terms of timing.

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I think it's all right to use minoxidil right after your surgery, so long as you don't get any on your donor or recipient areas. If it's impossible for you not to, I believe you're supposed to wait about a week (you don't want to rub your grafts, and you'd have to to work in the medication) before resuming your schedule.

Okay. So after two weeks Rogaine Foam in the recipient area is no problem?

Is neosporin safe for the recipient area redness?

Yeah - after 2 weeks your good to go - I would build up to it - ie apply 1 x a day (night) initially to get the scalp used to it. Only my opinion.

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i was told that the faom isnt as good as the liquid form becuase it doesnt absorb as good, but its better to have faom than nothing

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The evidence suggests just the opposite, but to be honest - the study was compared to placebo, as was the study of the original - not versus each other.

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oh right the armani clinic told me that the foam wasnt as effective do you have the link from the studdy as i would consider swapping to foam if thats true

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Dr A. Armani 2500 Fue
Dec 2008

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Hi Balboa, there are no studies comparing the two, that was my point - only each one was compared to Placebo...it is the same drug, just different delivery system. Here is an interesting thread however that may help~ Best of luck.

Rogaine liquid or Rogaine Foam

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