Nizoral after a HT?

[362guy]

How long should I wait before using Nizoral again after a hair transplant?

 

Thanks.

[NEWHAIRPLEASE]

Id wait at least 30 days..

[Blake Bloxham]

I'd double check with your clinic, as most physicians have a personal set of post-operative instructions.

[michaeljames]

How long should I wait before using Nizoral again after a hair transplant?

 

Thanks.

 

Hi 362guy,

 

You have made an important decision in having your HT and a considerable investment. Continue to use the top medical advice and follow their post surgical instructions. The best advice is to continue to use professional medical advice to continue your journey in alleviating your hair loss. All the Best, Michael

[CAMPBELL]

I've bought some. But as the Gents advised I'm waiting 'at least' a month post op & will only use it once a week & monitor it carefully.

[gillenator]

Possibly some are getting Nizoral confused with Nioxin which are two completely different products.

 

Nizoral is claimed to be a medicated shampoo that has DHT inhibitors but since it is a herbal based product, it is not under the oversight or regulation of the FDA. So its claims are IMHO arbitrary at best without any clinical substantiation through trials.

 

Nioxin is presented as a "scalp therapy" and scalp invigorator/cleanser. They state that it is a conditioner that moisturizes and energizes the scalp.

 

Now the issue of when to use any product is usually related to both the active and inactive ingredients of any product whether herbal based or not. For example, you would not want to use minoxidil if your sutures or recipient sites are not healed.

 

IMHO, Nioxin has many more additives that are chemical based if you ever read the label and why many docs will want their patients to gain complete healing of the outer epidermis layer of the scalp.

 

But opinions do vary and why you are being advised to check with you own doctor...

[hsrp10]

Nizoral can do more harm than good if over used and after a HT good idea stand fast for minimum 30 days.

 

You only need use it 1 x a week max to help clean scalp.

 

I'm in total agreement, don't use this shampoo more than the recommended frequency and duration.

Actually I would only use it if you have thick crusty type of dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) that is stubborn and just won't go away. It usually works for that.

Otherwise you may end up with some unwanted shedding.

 

In addition to Spex's warning on it you can also search Bonkerstonker's story, Bill the publishing manager's advice on it and also my experience.

[JayWalker]

I cant see any use for Nizoral unless you have dandruff. I've never seen any research that backs up the claims that its a topical DHT blocker.

All it did for me was make me shed hair!

[gillenator]

I also do not believe that Nizoral does anything to inhibit or block DHT.

 

Nioxin is the one to be careful of and overuse can cause shedding IMHO.