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Can Accutane permanently thin hair? (Photo)

SFSorrow1968
I am a 21 yr old male that took accutane for 2 months and stopped because of hair shedding. However, after 7 months, I’ve noticed that my hairline receded and that my hair is growing thinner and slower. The hair on my head keeps shedding and I see scalp now. I think accutane may have permanently thinned some hair follicles. Is this possible? What can I do?

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