Can Roaccutane Affect the Hairline?

November 21, 2011
Asked By:perthboy in melbourne

is it normal for a males hairline to peak at the top of the head. i have a full head of hair but i noticed when i was a kid before taking accutane my hairline was "normal". also. if i decide to have a hair transplant in future are the results similar to how we have hair now in present?. and why is it that when i do see hair transplant patients i still see the hairlines peak? the devil horn area that is.

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