Is Accutane causing androgenic hair growth? Is this permanent? (photos)

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I've been on accutane for 5 months now and I'm beginning to notice how much hair has grown on my neck and sideburns and I am a female! I was not aware of this side effect and am very scared this will stay! Does anyone know if this will go away after treatment or am I stuck like this permanently? Please help

Melanie Hecker, MD · Answer

It sounds like you should have some blood tests to evaluate this excessive hair growth.  This could be a hormonal irregularity.  You may need to see an endocrinologist.

Humberto Cantu, MD · Answer

Hello.It is not, and it is very important you be checked by your doctor and do hormonal laboratory studies. Androgyny data presented are the result of some hormonal alteration of your body, that causes acne too. Accutane is little behind stopping the problem but not solving it, right? That is the cause, the problem is not being addressed properly. Maybe , your doctor says your acne will be a slow response, but the reality is that your real problem is hormonal (polycystic ovary, adrenal tumor, Late onset Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia , 17-OH deficiency , etc ...) By solving the hormonal problem, you resolved acne too, but only Accutane will not serve, nor is the cause of androgyny. Very important to be lab tested. If your doctor do not agree, change the doctor.

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