backspace Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Is it OK to use Tretinoin (retin-a) on the scalp the week before getting a hair transplant? - in moderation of course. Will it cause any issues during the surgery? e.g. thinning of the blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rws Posted February 14, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2011 I was told to stop retin-a a month before and minoxidil at least 7 days before - I had a lot of redness of the scalp due to both of those. I think the retin-a was stopped just due to skin irritation though, rather than any effect on the blood. Does anyone know when it's safe to start using retin-a on the scalp post-HT? I can start using minoxidil again on day 14, but not sure when retin-a is too strong to use on the healing area until a month is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migel Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi RWS, It is better to ask your dermatologist how soon you can restart retin-a. It may cause dryness or increased sensitivity of the affected skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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