Post Op Rogaine Question

[KulMD]

My surgeon advised starting Rogaine foam 14 days post op.

If there is itching and mild redness present post op, will the Rogaine exacerbate these symptoms?

 

FYI, prior to surgery, I never has any problems with Rogaine foam.

Any thoughts?

[balody]

kul,i started 7 days post op, didnt bother my recipient area at all.

[KulMD]

Balody,

Did you have itching and still redness when you started the Rogaine post op?

[Janna]

KulMD,

 

I would wait until the itching and redness has stopped before using Rogaine as it can prolong or make matters worse if your skin is sensitive. Our post op instructions encourages our patients to start using Rogaine at two weeks as well, but not if there's going to be irritation. I think it's better to treat the itching and redness first. The redness will diminish on it's own. You should probably talk to your ht physician on how to best treat the itching. We often tell our patients to use Nizoral Shampoo three times a week. Good luck with your healing and ht progress.

[balody]

kul,redness yes,itching fraid not.

[KulMD]

Thanks Janna. I tend to agree. I assume that most post op patients have the redness for awhile. Mine has decreased by about 50%. The itching is mild and intermittent.

 

As long as the current redness is not adversely effected by the Rogaine, I will start at the 2 week mark.

 

I will call Dr. Feller for clarification to be it safe.