Wearing a scarf after applying minoxidil?

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I want to apply minoxidil on my hair in the morning before work, would it affect the results if I put on a scarf over my head after application?

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

In my opinion it is doubtful that a scarf would disrupt much of the absorption of minoxidil into the scalp. Chances are you are giving the minoxidil enough time to adhere from when you apply it to when you don the scarf.

Mario Marzola, MD · Answer

The results of minoxidil will not be affected by the scarf. I would suggest leaving a few minutes between applying the minoxidil and putting on the scarf so it has time to absorb.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

A scarf is not going to affect minoxidil results. However, it is possible that a small amount of minoxidil could be transferred to the scarf. This is of no consequence unless minoxidil coated regions of scarf comes in contact with the skin and thereby promotes a bit of hair growth. All in all, the use of a scarf will not affect results of minoxidil.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You can wear a scarf of a ything you want after a hair transplant provided that whatever you wear does not run againts the grafts

Wearing a scarf after applying minoxidil?

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