dry scalp post-op

[kg007]

How do you guys deal with dryness on scalp post-op? I am 7 days post up, lot of the scabs are off and I notice lot of dryness... should I keep it the way it is, or should I take care of it by applying any moisturization product?

[Bill - Seemiller]

kg007,

 

Congratulations on your recent hair transplant. So who did you ultimately decide to see? I hope you'll post your experience and photos for us by creating a hair loss weblog.

 

Regardless of what you use, scalp dryness will go away with healing and time, however, I personally used Aloe Vera and found it to work very well.

 

Bill

[KulMD]

Aloe seemed to irritate my recipient area and definitely stung when I applied a small amount to donor area as an experiment.

I aggressively applied Aloe and perhaps applied it too early and often.

 

I swiched to a Vit E spray and Emu Oil. So far so good. Less itching and irritation. I also use Head and Shoulders 2x/week.

 

I am 19 days post op and am waiting for the redness on the scalp to decrease a bit more before starting Rogaine foam.