Can I use minoxidil on days 0–13?

Not yet. Not on the healing scalp. Minoxidil goes on skin that isn't irritated or broken. If you take it by mouth, ask your surgeon whether to pause around surgery.

Can I use minoxidil after a hair transplant?

Q: Can I use minoxidil on from day 14?

Careful. Many surgeons restart topical minoxidil a few weeks after surgery, but timing varies. Only restart or start when your surgeon or prescribing doctor says so, and use it as prescribed. Some extra shedding when you start can happen.

Careful: Many surgeons restart topical minoxidil a few weeks after surgery, but timing varies. Only restart or start when your surgeon or prescribing doctor says so, and use it as prescribed. Some extra shedding when you start can happen.

Day by day

Days 0–13Not yet
Not on the healing scalp. Minoxidil goes on skin that isn't irritated or broken. If you take it by mouth, ask your surgeon whether to pause around surgery.
From day 14Careful
Many surgeons restart topical minoxidil a few weeks after surgery, but timing varies. Only restart or start when your surgeon or prescribing doctor says so, and use it as prescribed. Some extra shedding when you start can happen.

Not yet reviewed by a doctor — verify with your clinic.

Sources

Minoxidil TopicalMedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2017
The potential role of minoxidil in the hair transplantation settingDermatologic Surgery, 2002
Minoxidil for hair loss (patient information)Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, 2025