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Hair Dye 1-2 Weeks After Accutane?

asked 2 years ago by peachy_411 in Ottawa
Latest answer by Chad L. Prather, MD
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Tags: burn, hair, skin

Can I dye my hair 1-2 weeks after stopping low dose (20mg) Accutane? I've heard that you should wait 1-2 weeks after Accutane to dye your hair although I know some people dye their hair while they are on Accutane. I am extremely paranoid and do not want to burn my skin, how long should I wait to dye my hair? Thanks!

2 answers to Hair Dye 1-2 Weeks After Accutane?

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Hair dye perfectly safe while on Accutane and after

Dying your hair is perfectly safe while on Accutane and after. Accutane can cause slow wound healing and exuberant scars, but your scalp should not be scarred by dying your hair as long as you're using reputable and safe dye products. Accutane can exacerbate wounds, but does not cause wounds to occur from treatments that would otherwise not wound the skin. Enjoy your new color anytime.
Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Can not see A Problem

I do not see a problem at all with dying your hair after Accutane treatment. Only if you receive a chemical burn could I conceive any possible problem.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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