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Massive Hair Loss While on Accutane
asked 1 year ago by Diana A in Oradea, Romania
Latest answer by Emily Altman, MD
Question viewed 227 times
Tags: age 25-34, 110-129 lbs, hair loss
I'm taking sotret for 2 months now, I have noticed the results quick, after the first week and my face is clear and smooth. What I am worried about is the massive hair loss since I started the treatement. I am taking 2 pills of 20mg each daily and I'm 31 and 50kg. I'm worried that by the end I complete the treatement, 5 months, I will lose most of my hair. What should I do? Stop the treatment? Can I take some treatement for hair growth while on accutane? Please advise, I am desperate.
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Hair loss on Accutane
The type of hair loss that we see on Accutane is called telogen effluvium. While it usually regrows completely after the course of Accutane is over, during the course, the hair loss can be quite extensive, often necessitating reduction of dosage or complete discontinuation of the medication.
Taking hair growth treatments like Rogaine is usually not helpful for this type of hair loss. The only thing that stops telogen effluvium is removing the cause.
