Regular Member ash809 Posted May 20, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hello folks/Experts, I am 4 month post - op with FUT procedure. So far the hair growth is OK( prbly 30% have come out). I have a big concern here. I feel real bad itchy feeling of late in transplanted area. I know its not good to scratch the area but the sense of itchiness is so bad that i keep scratching. Is it normal post op? or is there something i need to do to get rid of this ichiness? Also i feel, in my donor area and on the sides, i have alot of dandruff. I am not sure how to minimize the dandruff levels. Any suggestions/advises are welcomed. Thanks and Regards, Ashwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted May 20, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi Ash, Does the dandruff look like large, yellow-ish, greasy flakes? Or are they smaller and white? Did you get the chance to speak with your surgeon about this? "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ash809 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi Blake, Thanks for your response. Ya the dandruff looks small and white and when i run my hand thru the transplanted area, i see some cracked up skin coming out as well. But that itchiness is quite persistent!!! Please do advise on how to stop/minimize it. Thanks, Ashwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted May 20, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi Ash, At 4 months post-op all the grafts are securely anchored and you should be able to treat scalp itching and dandruff like any other individual. You may want to research anti-dandruff shampoos. Also, remember that any issue you believe is related to the transplant should be thoroughly discussed with your hair restoration physician. Following the post-operative instructions closely is very important, and you should "double check" the use of any new hair loss/scalp shampoo, salve, cream, and medication with the doctor that performed the procedure. Good luck! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Since21 Posted May 20, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi Ashwin, I just went through a bout of severe dermatitis in my donor hair. As Blake described, they were large, yellowish, greasy flakes that started out as smaller and white. I ignored it and continued with regular shampooing and it grew worse. My surgeon recommended a rotation of T/Sal, T/Gel and Nizoral and it cleared up after about a week or two and I went back to my regular shampooing. Big mistake. It came back and when I started with the T/Sal, my scalp burned and tingled for several days after. I went and saw my dermatologist who prescribed a rotation of Ciclopirox, DHS and Nizoral (I use Regenepure Dr instead) shampoos, along with a topical application of Ciclopirox and Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion for 3 nights. Problem immediately solved. I'm continuing with the rotation of shampoos for a month. My scalp has never felt healthier since I have always struggled with dandruff and flaking. Consult your surgeon and a dermatologist. An in-person visit is advised. My surgeon was a little surprised by the aggressiveness of my dermatologist's approach, but he wasn't aware of any inflammation just from reviewing the pictures I sent him. Good luck. 3,425 FUT grafts with Dr Raymond Konior - Nov 2013 1,600 FUE grafts with Dr Raymond Konior - Dec 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ash809 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 20, 2014 @Blake and @Since21, Thank you so much for your responses, does mean alot. Yes i will check with my surgeon and also probably consult a dermatologist if this itchiness persists. My case of itchiness is just a little tingling and nothing serious as in burning sensation or something. But i had developed it off late so that was a concern. My surgeon had suggested that i use x-gain hair loss shampoo which i have been using off late. Do you guys think that might be causing the itchiness? coz previously i was using the basic J&J baby shampoo and i never had any itchiness and plus when i go out i usually put a cap. Is it OK to have a cap on when you have done through transplant recently? Thanks, Ashwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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