Restarting Minoxidil Months After Transplant

I had a transplant procedure (approximately 1600 grafts) 4 1/2 months ago mainly to the thinning crown of my head but some to reinforce the frontal hairline. The frontal grafts are beginning to show evidence of growth. The crown graft areas are causing some problems with redness and some sore spots that have been addressed elsewhere in this blog. The itchy red patches have made it impossible for me to continue using Minoxidil. As the patches eventually resolve am I likely to experience benefit from restarting Minoxidil even 5+ months post surgery? I am female and had one transplant 10+ years ago which was very effective at the time and from which I did not experience the same degree of problems with an itchy red scalp. It should be noted that I am 56 years old, with very fair skin and have had fine texture hair throughout my life. I was carefully evaluated prior to this procedure and determined to be a viable candidate for the procedure again. I did find a reputable transplant surgeon.

Thanks for your help.

If you have confidence in your tranplant surgeon, these are issues that the surgeon should address. You need to be examined to make sure there is no chronic infection (folliculitis) or other problems. It is always important to achieve a good patient to doctor relationship and these problems and concerns should be mentioned during your meeting.

With regard to restarting minoxidil, that is not a problem as long as the itching and active inflammation are gone.