I suspect I may have central nervous system damage to my scalp causing all over hair loss. What treatments can stop this?

January 20, 2016
Asked By:Bluebutterflz in Colorado Springs, CO

I was recently on accutane (20-30mg x2 daily) for 8 mo. Now off for 6 mo. In that time I've been experiencing extreme hair loss and sever scalp pain. Touching my hair, changing its part, it all hurts. My dermatologist says I don't have alopecia. I have no signs of irritation, redness, etc. Is it possible my central nervous system has been damaged? If I can solve the pain maybe it will fix the hair loss. I'm currently pregnant. I want to know what can be done, whether it's during or after.

Answers (3)

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February 3, 2016

Answer: You probably will not find the answers you're looking for on the Internet (a medical diagnosis for your condition).

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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February 3, 2016

Answer: You probably will not find the answers you're looking for on the Internet (a medical diagnosis for your condition).

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
January 21, 2016

Answer: Scalp pain

January 21, 2016

Answer: Scalp pain

January 22, 2016

Answer: Pregnant and losing hair

January 22, 2016

Answer: Pregnant and losing hair

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