Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis After Hair Transplant FUE

[AB.91]

Hello,

I am almost three weeks after my hair transplant, I decided to give Rogaine foam a try, because other liquid form have caused an allergic reaction including mild facial swelling around two years ago.

I started noticing what seems like contact dermatitis (redness, irritation, cobblestone appearance, itchiness).

Should I continue with it or should I stop?

If I continue will it affect the result of my hair transplant negatively?

Photos attached.

 

Thanks

[A_4_Archan]

@AB.91 Three weeks i think is early to start using topicals as your recipient area is not healed completely.. Consult your surgeon and ask abt his/her opinion ...you have to stop it...maybe the alcohol in it is not tolerated by you so next time when you start using it again you may try one in which alcohol is not used....

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

@AB.91,

Firstly, I would consult with your physician to get his or her input  on your case. However, in my experience, minoxidil can be a scalp irritant, especially the first couple weeks after hair transplant surgery. In my opinion, you may want to stop using it for a couple weeks to see if your situation clears up. But remember also, you are still in the beginning phases of healing. That often takes a couple weeks to a couple months.  Then, new growth will typically start between 3 to 5 months after surgical hair restoration.

I hope it helps.

Rahal Hair Transplant

[gojnasv2]

@AB.91 any update?

[AB.91]

4 minutes ago, gojnasv2 said:

@AB.91 any update?

I just stopped it.

I’m clearly allergic to Minoxidil, I had edema, itching and redness that continued for days after I stopped it.

Unfortunately, it’s not for me. I just switched to a mixture of different oils every couple of days, like rosemary, pumpkin seeds, among others.
It sucks having oily drippy head and having to shower again after applying but it’s what I have to deal with.

[gojnasv2]

@AB.91 did the Cobblestone appearance go away after you stopped minoxidil?

 

[AB.91]

1 hour ago, gojnasv2 said:

@AB.91 did the Cobblestone appearance go away after you stopped minoxidil?

 

Yes mostly.