Simply so, can I use minoxidil on donor area?
There is no value to using minoxidil of any dosage on the donor area. Donor hair grows well in the donor area without help.
Moreover, do I need to use minoxidil forever?
If the patient has androgenetic alopecia (male balding and female thinning), he or she will need to use minoxidil forever. If minoxidil is stopped, the hair will return to the way it once was and progressively get worse. In fact, all treatments for androgenetic alopecia are the same – use is forever.
How well does minoxidil work?
Minoxidil is available as Rogaine or Theroxidil, or in generic form. It’s sold as a liquid or foam and in two strengths: 2% and 5%. Effectiveness: Minoxidil works for about 2 out of 3 men. It’s most effective if you’re under age 40 and have only recently started to lose your hair.
Is Biotin good after hair transplant?
Biotin is often recommended as a dietary supplement for strengthening hair and nails. Should be used for at least 6 months after the transplant. No prescription in needed for Biotin, it can be freely purchased at any pharmacy.
Should I stop using minoxidil before hair transplant?
Rogaine®/Minoxidil application should be stopped within one week before surgery. Caution will be necessary with certain types of Beta-Blockers; however, cardioselective Beta-Blockers are generally okay.
What can I use instead of minoxidil?
Minoxidil is a common ingredient in hair loss treatment formulas. However, there are alternatives available that can provide similar results. This article will introduce the FDA-approved hair loss treatment minoxidil.
- Pumpkin Seed Oil.
- Ecklonia Cava.
- Saw Palmetto.
- Reishi Mushroom.
When can I use Rogaine after fue?
We only request using Rogaine for the first 6 weeks following surgery since this is the most vulnerable period of time for shock and fall out of hair. After 6 weeks, the individual can decide if they want to continue to apply Rogaine.
Which minoxidil is best?
1. Kirkland Signature Minoxidil Treatment. Kirkland Signature might be best known for giant boxes of nuts at Costco, but they also make the best minoxidil treatment on the market. It comes top-recommended from multiple outlets thanks to a strong 5% minoxidil formula and plenty of happy customers.
Will minoxidil cause hair loss?
Increased hair loss, one of the most publicized side effects of minoxidil, is often the result of hair follicles rapidly moving through the hair growth cycle and shedding before an anagen phase. This is normal as it is part of the mechanism in how minoxidil works.