I applied a 50/50 solution of hydrogen peroxide & water in a misting bottle to my recipient area 5 days after a hair transplant to try to help dissolve crusting. after few minutes I drizzled some straight water over this with a cup; then lightly shampooed barely touching and rinsed again. I later read on internet that hydrogen peroxide is toxic and will damage grafts. Is there any hope that I may be safe since it was day 5 & the scabs may have acted like a protective cover against peroxide?
April 13, 2016
Answer: Peroxide destroys tissue and has been shown to be bad for healing. However, this can vary by size of wound and time after wound. You should follow your doctors instructions for best chance of results.
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April 13, 2016
Answer: Peroxide destroys tissue and has been shown to be bad for healing. However, this can vary by size of wound and time after wound. You should follow your doctors instructions for best chance of results.
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Used peroxide on my crusts The best way to treat crusts is to prevent them from forming. Within 3 days of surgery, you can resume full activities, heavy exercises if you wish. The recipient area requires daily washes as well to keep the recipient area free of crusts. I generally recommend the use of a sponge and supply my patient with a surgical sponge to fill with soapy water and press on the recipient area daily. By repeating this daily, all crusts can be washed off without any fear of losing grafts. IF any crust are present, use a Q tip and dip it into soapy water, and roll it on the crusts and that will lift them off without dislodging them, but never rub them, just roll the Q tip on the recipient crust. I like to see no evidence of any crusting in the recipient area and the crusts from the donor area gone in 7-10 days with daily washing
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Used peroxide on my crusts The best way to treat crusts is to prevent them from forming. Within 3 days of surgery, you can resume full activities, heavy exercises if you wish. The recipient area requires daily washes as well to keep the recipient area free of crusts. I generally recommend the use of a sponge and supply my patient with a surgical sponge to fill with soapy water and press on the recipient area daily. By repeating this daily, all crusts can be washed off without any fear of losing grafts. IF any crust are present, use a Q tip and dip it into soapy water, and roll it on the crusts and that will lift them off without dislodging them, but never rub them, just roll the Q tip on the recipient crust. I like to see no evidence of any crusting in the recipient area and the crusts from the donor area gone in 7-10 days with daily washing
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