Safe to use Nizoral 1 month post op?

[Nolan]

Hey there,

Any thoughts or experience with using Nizoral 2% shampoo one month post op?

I have issues with seb derm on scalp and would like to use the shampoo to clear it up.

Thanks!
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[Walker Paper]

According to William Rassman 2 weeks post op is fine:

https://www.realself.com/question/beverly-hills-ca-start-ketoconazole-schampoo-after-fue-hair-transplant

[Nolan]

thanks @Walker PaperI've read conflicting opinions but as I'm approaching 5 weeks it seems ok to use perhaps once/twice a week

[Mountinvan]

Why don’t you use the 1 percent Nixoral?

[Gatsby]

@Nolan you will find the state of your scalp will dictate the time and type of shampoo to use. I found after my procedure that my scalp was very dry (probably due to the amount of grafts I had implanted). I couldn't use any type of shampoo for a good three months. There would have been nothing wrong if I had have begun using Nizoral 2% earlier. It just would have meant that my hair (what there was of it at that time) and scalp would have just continued to dry out. Today, ten months post op, I use shampoo every second day. All the best!

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

Nolan,

In my experience, Nizoral 2% can easily irritate the scalp and dry out your hair, especially if used frequently.  So while the generic answer to your question is yes, you can use Nizoral 2% starting at a couple weeks post-op, use your best judgement.  In other words, if you are still experiencing any post-operative redness or inflammation, I would suggest waiting until that’s resolved before using it. Otherwise, using Nizoral 2% should be fine 1 month post-op.  To avoid dry scalp and/or irritation, I suggest only using it 2 to 3 times a week.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant