Regular Member john2008 Posted March 20, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hello All, If I just got an HT yesterday, when should I start using Rogaine again? Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member john2008 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hello All, If I just got an HT yesterday, when should I start using Rogaine again? Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Leeson Posted March 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2009 The recipient area ~14 days. Wouldn't apply prior to any areas due to chance of some getting on recipient area and irritating the fresh wounds. My Hair Loss Website - Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member john2008 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thank you Leeson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member john2008 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2009 If I wait the full 14 days - which I guess I have to - am I majorly increasing my risk to lose my original hair or hair in the area(s) that did not receive the new transplants? Thanks again, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member imissthebarber Posted March 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2009 I think I remember I was told 3 weeks. Leeson may well be right but I would check with your surgeon to make 100% sure. Also best of luck your journey to more hair. It's all started! Remember to be patient along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member john2008 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks imissthebarber. This is actually my second. The first was 11 years ago, I was 21 I don't remember the Rogaine rules. I am already prepping up for the shock loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 john2008, I agree that waiting a full 14 days (sometimes even longer) is a good idea before applying Rogaine to the transplanted area. Minoxidil (especially the liquid containing the propylene glycol) may irritate your scalp while it's healing. If you're finding you have extended redness in the transplanted area, you may want to wait longer before applying minoxidil. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member phxind Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 This thread makes me want to ask why someone needs to apply minoxidil on the transplanted hair. The transplanted hair should really be resistant to MPB and shouldn't be needing any medication. By doing so, IMO, you probably are risking making the transplanted hair dependent on it. Isn't that so? ------------------------------------------------------------ My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Alexander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member CuriousJungleGeorge Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 The minoxidil isn't for the transplanted hair (I doubt "dependency," though): it's for the hair nearby, which is still susceptible to being lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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