I Was Told to Use Minoxidil 2 Weeks After Transplant Surgery, But It Is Irritating My Scalp

Dear doctor(s)

I would like to ask a question from my side. I had a hair transplant surgery 4 months ago. I was also advised to use minoxidil 2 weeks after the surgery in order to prevent healthy existing hair from falling off. Everything was pretty good until the end of the 3rd month where the minoxidil has caused me sort of irritation and pealing on my head. I stopped it for 3-4 days but i realized that the problem did not get away. Is minoxidil helpful to help the new transplanted hair grow up rapidly? What is your opinion about and what do you suggest me to do?

Furthermore, how long does it take for the new hair to grow and become strong? I realized that the hair that just popped up on my head first looked strong but now some hair are thicker than before.

Thanks a lot for your help and i would appreciate if i could get an answer to you the earliest convenient.

Regards

Minoxidil has no impact on stimulating the transplanted hair to grow. They will cycle when they are ready, usually 3-5 months from the date of the surgery. Your complications indicate that you should stop using the minoxidil (although my opinion may not be shared by your doctor). I never prescribe minoxidil post-transplant, because of the negative effects of it as you reported.