Regular Member WeAreCured Posted December 2, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2007 I know that I'm not supposed to use medicated shampoos for a while, but does the new Intensive Care Formula Head and Shoulders qualify as medicated. I haven't been using it yet, but I figured it would help with the recipient area itching if I pat it lightly on there, plus I like to use it before my normal shampoo/conditioner because it adds thickness and cleans surface DHT and such. Thanks, Jonathan My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted December 2, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted December 2, 2007 I know my doc said it was ok to use regualar head and shoulders post op. I would check just to be sure but off the top of my head I would think it was ok JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member WeAreCured Posted December 2, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2007 Yeah, it's just the "Intensive Care Formula" that sort of worries me as far as the no medicated shampoos rule goes, and it's like $1.50 more expensive than regular head and shoulders, which to me, hints at the possibility that it has something special going on, possibly medicated wise. Ailene will know, since she's the one who turned me on to it. My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted December 2, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted December 2, 2007 Your going to want to take it easy for a week or so before using the "hard stuff" Use baby shampoo or something in that vein just to help keep things clean and help you work scabs loose.... then switch to the other stuff. I think after your staples/sutures are removed its probably ok. Take Care, Jason Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ailene Posted December 2, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2007 Spot is right. Use gentle shampoo's in this healing time. The medicated shampoo probably would cause no damage but it is always better to use caution. You can start back at one month with regular shampoo's. Ailene Ailene Russell, NCMA Dr. Jerry Cooley's personal assistant and clinical supervisor for Carolina Dermatology Haircenter. My postings are my own opinion and may not reflect Dr. Cooley's opinion on any subject discussed. Dr. Jerry Cooley is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member blowdry Posted December 2, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted December 2, 2007 I used it from day one and its great. All it is is 2% zinc instead of 1% zinc. Very soothing and helps inflammation...........fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 WeAreCured, Everyone is right on with their posts. Using more gentler shampoo is better for the first week or so after a hair transplant. Some "harder" shampoos should be avoided for at least a month or so in my opinion as it can further irritate the scalp. Personally however, I did use regular Head and Shoulders after my first hair transplant in order to help combat against itchiness. It is considered "medicated" but I didn't have a problem with it. But if itchiness is your problem, using Aloe Gel on your scalp after the first week is probably better as it has a natural soothing effect. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member WeAreCured Posted December 2, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2007 Thanks a lot guys and girls. I think I'll just stick with my Dove Volumizing 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner for a while. It's got a lot of moisturizer in it anyway. My itching is better today too. My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SlowlyThinning@59 Posted December 2, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2007 I used Johnson's Baby Shampoo, no problems whatsoever and my hair is getting thicker on my frontal just about everyday. I am 5 months post op. Will be going back to Dr. Limmer in March for one more HT on the crown....Slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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