My donor area is itchy. Is it ok to scratch it after hair transplant?

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Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS · Answer

Typically after day 10 things are reasonably getting back to normal.Never scratch however from day 1- 9.The itchy feeling will eventually go away.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you have an itch, then scratch it. It all depends on when you had surgery.  If you just had surgery, then ask your doctor.  If you are concerned call your doctor.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

If you are completely healed it is alright to itch the area.  If it is too much itching, then you need to follow up with your doctor, you may need to use cortisone cream to relieve the itching.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I recommend that you never scratch the either the donor or recipient area as it will cause grafts to come out and even in the donor area is can introduce the possibility of
infection. The medications HPR + HydroGel work well for itching and you can get
the reference from your doctor or call 1-844-genRx2u to get the

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