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Can Accutane Trigger Male Pattern Baldness?
asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Tags: male, hair, receding, temples
I took accutane for 6 months and noticed my hairline receded drastically on both temples. Could the accutane have triggered male pattern baldness?
1 answer to Can Accutane Trigger Male Pattern Baldness?
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Accutane may cause hair loss but it is probably reversible
I did see this once in a patient with a very strong family history of hair loss. Most reports of this are anecdotal but it is occasionally seen. It is even more of a problem with Soriatane, a drug related to Accutane.
It is felt that hair loss from Accutane, like nearly all drug-induced alopecia, is reversible.
Hope that helps.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist