Can I use minoxidil 5% right after hair transplant?

March 22, 2017
Asked By:Tarek jalani in Berlin, Thüringen, Germany

Hallo .. am 25 years old and my hair started to thin since am 19 due to male baldness but I was able to stop and reverse it with the combination of minoxidil and finastride my hair is thick now but recided am almost Norwood 1.5 my the question is .. I am planning to better up my hair line but I fear the schokloss for the native treated hair due the surgery or the absence of hair therapy.. can i avoid it by using minoxidil on donor and transplanted hair or will it cause the grafts to fall ...

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March 29, 2017

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March 25, 2017

Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

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March 25, 2017

Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

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March 31, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil after Transplant

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May 19, 2018

Answer: Should be Fine

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May 19, 2018

Answer: Should be Fine

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March 26, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil can irritate your skin

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March 26, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil can irritate your skin

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