transplant done 18 days ago & for the past couple of days I have been noticing dandruff and dry scalp in the recipient area & it's causing frequent itchiness as well. Doctor in the post op instruction had advised not to use any gels or oils for first 6 months. currently using the shampoo provided by doctor. wondering if: 1. I am ok to use some kind of Oil on the recipient area or would it impact the growth. 2. Also concerned about using anti-dandruff shampoo as chemicals may impact the growth.
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Answer: Dandruff and Itchiness in recipient area. Can I use oil on the recipient area or anti-dandruff shampoo?
You need to give yourself more time. usually, my patients have 80% of
hair at 4 months, I am using a very "nutritious" and caring regimen
after surgery. Under usual conditions, you mill see more than 50% of results at 6
months, fuller at 8 and full results at 12 months.
So, give it time!...