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[|Human|] sir I have transplanted 2500 graft hair by fut method. Doctors have advised me to take medicine alongwith mintop 5% twice a day. but after a few days itching have started. Isit necessary to apply lotion on the transplanted area or what alternate medicine can be apply
[|AI|]  Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor It is possible that you have developed mild irritation to topical minoxidil that you have been using. This happens because minoxidil is available in an alcohol based liquid, therefore can cause irritation and some scaling as well at the site of application because alcohol is Chat Doctor. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to temporarily discontinue minoxidil for a few days (maybe 3-5 days) and let it subside. If itching is bothersome, you may use an OTC oral antihistamine e.g. cetirizine 10 mg once daily for a few days. Use a gentle cleansing shampoo. Once itching subsides, you may restart minoxidil applications, but at a reduced frequency initially e.g. once a day rather than twice daily. I would suggest that you discuss in more detail with your doctor regarding this. Your treating doctor may also start you on oral finasteride 1 mg once daily in addition to minoxidil. Finasteride is approved for An