Frequent Itching in Trasnplanted Area

[ash809]

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.

[Blake Bloxham]

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?

[ash809]

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.

[Blake Bloxham]

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!

[Since21]

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.

[ash809]

@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.