Post Hair Transplant FUE Itching Safe or Not?

[thinkingaboutit]

I had done FUE 3,400 grafts. I am on DAY 15 OR 16 after my hair transplant. My scalp is now very flaky. At the touch of the finger the flakes fall off. When I wash my hair most of it falls off. It is also very itchy. I wanted to ask you if it would be OK to itch my scalp or not? Please let me know.

Thanks guys.

[amadeus]

The grafts are secure at this point, but you should avoid scratching too much. You should contact your doctor to ask if you can use a medicated dandruff shampoo to help with the flaking and itching.

Originally Posted by thinkingaboutit

I had done FUE 3,400 grafts. I am on DAY 15 OR 16 after my hair transplant. My scalp is now very flaky. At the touch of the finger the flakes fall off. When I wash my hair most of it falls off. It is also very itchy. I wanted to ask you if it would be OK to itch my scalp or not? Please let me know.

Thanks guys.

[gillenator]

thinking,

I had previously read your other concerns regarding post-op discomfort and I should have mentioned to you in the other thread that the itching sensation can occur at this point in time.

It's a good sign of healing and one of the post-op side-effects. I agree to not scratch at the area but rather okay to lightly rub over it without using any finger nails.

You can ask your doc but simply using a quality topical lotion rich with aloe vera can help the itching. Any dermatologist can also offer some ideas on some over-the-counter products to alleviate the itching and also help with the flaking of the epidermis.