7 days post FUE and donor area is dry, scaly and itchy. Is it ok to apply organic lotion or would that hinder healing? (photo)

Hair transplant can be done by FUT (strip) or FUE. FUE is a process where follicular units are extracted with a microdrill from the back of the head. The follicles are the seeds from which hair grows. In FUE, the site of extraction is left open to heal by secondary intention. There is often small scabs. Most people are quite healed at 1 week. Your donor site looks dry and red. I would encourage you to return to your transplant surgeon to discuss the best lubricant to help with healing. Each surgeon has his/her preference. Best of luck!

After day 5 from your FUE the donor is considered healed and you can treat it normally. In fact you have to go back to normal washing and hair care as you have done before your hair transplant. You may need shampoo longer at this point if you still have scabs and by cleaning the area the scabs will be gone and that is how you can help you itchiness. Using oil at this point is useful.