Regular Member gap Posted April 26, 2003 Regular Member Share Posted April 26, 2003 Just wondering how others have dealt with this problem? I find that my donor scars (5 weeks post op) are very itchy and although I know better than to scratch on the area I do find my self rubbing lightly which does give some relief. I'm wondering if my shampoo might be causing the itch I'm using Johnson's Baby shampoo right now. Should I try an anti-dandruff shampoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member gap Posted April 26, 2003 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 26, 2003 Just wondering how others have dealt with this problem? I find that my donor scars (5 weeks post op) are very itchy and although I know better than to scratch on the area I do find my self rubbing lightly which does give some relief. I'm wondering if my shampoo might be causing the itch I'm using Johnson's Baby shampoo right now. Should I try an anti-dandruff shampoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudda Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I have been toly that it gets itchy because it is healing. So, its a good thing! Try not to scratch it (I am finding it hard too but it is hard). you just have to sit it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Obie one Posted March 2, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi gap- Congrats on your recent transplant. Hopefully you will be really pleased with the final outcome in the months to come. I would absolutely NOT genty rub the donor area. It's good you are not scratching it but I would not touch the area at all. I was speaking with one of the hair tech's at Hasson and Wong after my proceedure and the recommended not gently rubbing or massaging the area. If you do, there is a risk of donor scar stretching. I would recommend calling your doc and asking their advice as products you can use to help the itch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted March 2, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 2, 2010 I agree with Obie one. Call your doc. At 6 weeks scars are in their maximal risk of hypertrophy (in most cases) and that is why I try to see all patients at about that time frame. A quick peak may put you at ease. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member azn_guy Posted March 2, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 2, 2010 At 6 weeks scars are in their maximal risk of hypertrophy (in most cases) Dr. Lindsey, Can you give a good timeframe of when there is maximal risk? 4-6 week? 6-8 weeks? 4-8 weeks? Any thoughts on this? I know it's subjective but it's good to get an idea of when to be the most careful after a HT HT with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted March 3, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2010 As far as I am concerned, all surgical scars worsen, get redder and lumpier, for 6 to 8 weeks after even the best of closures. If I can see someone at around 5-8 weeks postop and their scar looks good, I am not likely to worry about that scar turning out bad... could happen, but not likely at all. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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