Topical minoxidil used before and after hair transplantation surgery

The study involved 16 patients with androgenetic alopecia who applied a 2% topical minoxidil solution to their bald scalps before and after hair transplantation surgery. The treatment began 4 weeks prior to surgery, paused for 3 weeks, and resumed for 3 months post-surgery. The results showed that approximately 71% of the 64 grafts continued to grow hair without the typical shedding that occurs 2-4 weeks after transplantation. This suggested that topical minoxidil could be a beneficial adjunct to improve the outcomes of hair transplant surgery.