The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
October 2002
in “Dermatologic Surgery”
TLDR Minoxidil can increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted hair, and slow down further hair loss, especially beneficial for women, young men with thinning hair, and those wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp.
In 2002, 11 international experts on hair loss and hair transplantation discussed the benefits of using minoxidil, a hair growth stimulant, alongside hair transplantation. They concluded that minoxidil could increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted follicles, and slow down or stop further hair loss. They recommended starting minoxidil treatment as soon as possible before surgery to stabilize hair loss and increase hair weight and density. Post-surgery, minoxidil could prolong the growth phase of hair, promote growth in transplanted grafts, and reduce hair shedding. The experts suggested that minoxidil treatment could be particularly beneficial for female patients, younger male patients with diffuse thinning and a family history of extensive loss, and patients wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp. They also called for more extensive clinical studies to support their recommendations.
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