Do alcohol based lotions cause SMP to fade with long-term use?

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I'm planning to get scalp micropigmentation SMP on my FUE scars soon. I currently use minoxidil foam which is essentially just minoxidil dissolved in pure ethanol. Does ethanol applied to the skin longterm cause significant fading or blurring of the SMP dots?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Scalp MicroPigmentation or SMP post care regime is different for most doctors but in general topical alcohol should be avoided.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The use of alcohol based lotions should be avoided for only the first 3 days after the SMP is done. After that the wounds heal so that the alcohol can't get to the pigment to have an impact on it. The skin is an effective barrier to protect the SMP from everything except direct long-term sun exposure.

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Do alcohol based lotions cause SMP to fade with long-term use?

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