Does prior Rogaine use matter at all for hair transplant?

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I am 26 years old and I would say I have been losing hair for the past 2 years. Lost more hair around the crown more and now thinning at the top. I want to try Rogaine and see how it works for me. But in the future if I want to do hair transplant, does it matter at all that I have been using Rogaine? I don't want to have a transplant and still have to keep using Rogaine. If that is not a good idea then I should try and get a hair transplant now rather than use Rogaine first. Thank you in advance

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Rogaine will not affect transplanted hairs or interfere with surgery.  If you are concerned it is best to discuss this with your doctor.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

For most patients, they have been using Rogaine for a while prior to their transplant surgery, and will continue using it (except for a small break right after the surgery while it heals) after the surgery. Transplant surgeries do not stop you from taking Rogaine because you still have natural hair (and the new hair) to keep healthy.

Joseph L. Williams, MD · Answer

Using Rogaine does not have any effect on the your hair transplant. After using rogaine after your hair transplant could potentially help you new hair grow in faster.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

Use of Rogaine will not have an adverse effect on a hair transplant.  Ideally, start Rogaine now and continue after your transplant.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hair becomes dependent upon minoxidil so maintenance of this drug before and shortly after the surgery may be necessary

Does prior Rogaine use matter at all for hair transplant?

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Does prior Rogaine use matter at all for hair transplant?

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Answer: Does prior Rogaine use matter at all for hair transplant?

Answer: Does prior Rogaine use matter at all for hair transplant?

Answer: Minoxidil (Rogaine)

Answer: Minoxidil (Rogaine)

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