Regular Member Thomas107 Posted December 23, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted December 23, 2020 Hello, i‘m now 20 days post OP and i now want to start using minoxidil. Is it to early? Or can i start now using it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted December 23, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 23, 2020 It has already been discussed in another thread on this question, some say that you can start using Minoxidil immediately after the ht, while others say that it is better to wait for better healing of the scalp. In my opinion, it depends on the type of Minoxidil you intend to use, if it is the foam one, you can also start using it, if it is the lotion, it is better to wait a little longer because the latter contains alcohol and could irritate your skin scalp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted December 23, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Thomas107 said: Hello, i‘m now 20 days post OP and i now want to start using minoxidil. Is it to early? Or can i start now using it? A lot of Drs/Clinics suggest it’s ok after 14 days. However your own Dr might have their own pre op instructions. Worth asking what they recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member UnbaldEagle Posted December 23, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) It's best not to use any chemicals in the early stages. Minoxidil contains alcohol, it dries the skin and in general not helping it heal adequately. I asked my little grafts and they said, ugh, no, they want to abstain from alcohol for a whole month. I take oral minoxidil tho. Edited December 23, 2020 by UnbaldEagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Thomas107 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 23, 2020 Yes i asked my doctor and she said i should wait until 4 weeks post OP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member UnbaldEagle Posted December 23, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Thomas107 said: Yes i asked my doctor and she said i should wait until 4 weeks post OP Yes, it'd be safer to wait at least 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted December 24, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 12 hours ago, Egy said: It has already been discussed in another thread on this question, some say that you can start using Minoxidil immediately after the ht, while others say that it is better to wait for better healing of the scalp. In my opinion, it depends on the type of Minoxidil you intend to use, if it is the foam one, you can also start using it, if it is the lotion, it is better to wait a little longer because the latter contains alcohol and could irritate your skin scalp. Both products contain alcohol derivatives and even butane. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted December 24, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 5 hours ago, gillenator said: Both products contain alcohol derivatives and even butane. However, I noticed less scalp irritation when I used the foam minoxidil than the lotion type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted December 30, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 30, 2020 I believe the liquid form has more alcohol based derivatives than the foam version. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Westview Posted December 31, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 31, 2020 My clinic said to wait 2 weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 That's the time frame most clinics advise for post-op use. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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