Minoxidil is making me itch. Is scratching the recipient area 5 months after FUE OK?

July 4, 2017
Asked By:30001847356 in Los Angeles, CA

I'm about 8.5 months out form FUE, I've been told to use minoxidil for the first year. All was fine until month 5 when the itching became worse. Since then, for the last 3 months or so, I have found myself scratching the recipient area, particularly in my sleep, I'll wake up scratching or when watching tv I'll realize I'm doing it. Could this have an adverse affect on the result? All looks very even, not patchy, still hoping for more density though. Minox stings slightly when I put it on.

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Answer: Minoxidil and itching

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July 10, 2017

Answer: Some Itching and Scratching Should Not be a Problem

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Answer: Some Itching and Scratching Should Not be a Problem

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