Q: I had a hair transplant 4 days ago and am feeling itchy in the area where I have my grafts. When can I start massaging the area?
A: You can massage at 10 days post-op, as the grafts are firmly in place by this time, but I would not scratch the area for several weeks more, if at all.
Itching can be lessened by applying hydrocortisone 1% ointment to the area twice a day and by taking Benadryl 25mg every 4 to 6 hours (may cause drowsiness). Both medications can be obtained over-the-counter without a prescription.
Topic: Scalp ExercisesTags: Benadryl / Hydrocortisone / Post-op Care / Scalp Exercise After Hair Transplant / Scalp Exercises / Scalp Itching / Scalp Massage
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 7:00 am
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