Is this scarring alopecia? No derm has said anything about it (Photo)

January 7, 2024
Asked By:SFSorrow1968 in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

I am 21 and after I took accutane for a month, my hair started falling out. At first, I was told and assumed it was just Telogen effluvium. With persistent itching and concerns, I got a scalp biopsy. The biopsy revealed possible TE, AGA, and folliculitis. However, I am seeing spots that look whiter with no hair growing. One derm said it may be areata, but I don’t have the usual characteristics. I’ve been losing hair for 5 months and I don’t know what to do next. I’m thinking about a trichoscopy.

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January 14, 2024

Answer: Accutane is known to cause hair loss in some patients, which usually resolves once the medication is stopped.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist
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January 14, 2024

Answer: Accutane is known to cause hair loss in some patients, which usually resolves once the medication is stopped.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist
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May 22, 2024

Answer: Hair loss

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May 22, 2024

Answer: Hair loss

January 9, 2024

Answer: Is this scarring alopecia?

January 9, 2024

Answer: Is this scarring alopecia?

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