hello, I've been on accutane for a while and have been experimenting some thinning/balding where my receding hair line is. I was wondering if it would be possible to use a topical steroid to help induce hair growth before this issue gets more severe while I am on accutane.
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Answer: Concommitant Use of Accutane and a Topical Steroid
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