Can Minoxidil make new transplanted hairs shed as well as the existing ones? 9 days post FUE.

Question

I just underwent a FUE procedure about 9 days ago. Now I have history with minoxidil based products, so I'm well aware of the shedding process and what not. But my question is, can the minoxidil also make the new transplanted hairs shed as well? My Doctor told me I could start using minoxidil after one week post op, but I'm going to wait until all my scabs and crust are gone.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Usually minoxidil is good to use after the hair is grown. If you use minoxidil during the period of hair growth for long term it might cause dermatitis, that is why it is not suggested.

Kevin Ende, MD · Answer

I would not recommend stopping minoxidil for a long period of time following hair transplants as most experienced surgeons have seen patients who had significant hair loss by doing this.  A week or two should be fine, but you should follow your surgeons specific recommendations.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.  Minoxidil should not cause shedding.  Keep in mind you will have shedding due to surgery itself.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

It is unlikely the minoxidil is having either a positive or negative effect on shedding. The shedding is part of the healing process, and you would have this shedding with or without the minoxidil. We have heard that minoxidil helps with speeding up the growth process, but we have not had that experience with our patients.  Either way, the permanent growth should begin sometime around the 3rd month post-op.

Ben Talei, MD · Answer

The shedding phase following a hair transplant is totally normal and you shouldn't be alarmed. Less than 5% of the patients actually retain these "hairs". At our clinic we recommend waiting 2 weeks post op before getting back on a minoxidil regimen OR to wait for all the scabs / crust to have fallen out. Minoxidil should not cause any shedding.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your physician has counseled you appropriately. Using minoxidil post-op has shown more vigorous hair growth following a hair transplant procedure. A few days is unlikely to change this effect. I would defer to the recommendation of your transplant surgeon as ultimately he has responsibility for your results.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Minoxidl will not cause shedding of the transplanted hairs. At 9 days, the shedding is normal and the result of shedding of the grafts that occur over the first month or two

Can Minoxidil make new transplanted hairs shed as well as the existing ones? 9 days post FUE.

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