I underwent FUE surgery 4 weeks ago with 4000 grafts. I previously used oral finasteride but experienced side effects, so I'm considering trying a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride. Is it safe to use this mixture after 4 weeks post-op?
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Answer: Topical minoxidil and finasteride after transplant? Englewood Cliffs NJ
It depends which side effect you are wondering about...Scalp itching, irritation and flaking are higher with the topicals (liquid often more so than the foam due to the presence of alcohols in the liquid version).Body hair thickening we find to be higher risk with the oral versions since it...
Oral minoxidil is typically more effective than topical whoever there are always exceptions to the rule. You should resume the topical minoxidil and maintain the oral minoxidil and increase the dose to 5 milligrams a day. Once your hair density and thickness has recovered reduce the frequency...
Are you breast feeding? If not, you can resume using topical Minoxidil and just need to know that you may experience the initial shedding the same as last time but it cold also not happen this time around.
