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Combining Finasteride with Accutane? Hair Transplant

March 7, 2017
Asked By:arunvaanan in Chennai, IN

I am 27 year old healthy teetotaler male..In treatment for Male pattern baldness for past 8 months with Finastride 2.5 mg ( first 3 months and 1mg), My docotor prescribed Accutane 20mg(1st month), 10mg(next 3 months) then 5 mg(last 2months) for 6 months to my Mild Seborric dermatitis and face Acne. 1. Will accutane affect my hail loss treatment? 2. will it yield result on Acne and Dermatitis? 3. Do i have to stop Minoxidil , finastride and Accutane before hair transplantation?

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Answer: Accutane and hair loss treatments

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March 9, 2017

Answer: Accutane and hair loss treatments

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Answer: If you are on multiple medication and have issues it is best to discuss this with your doctor.

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Answer: If you are on multiple medication and have issues it is best to discuss this with your doctor.

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March 8, 2017

Answer: Accutane

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March 8, 2017

Answer: Accutane

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