If I am prone to male pattern baldness, will hair loss on Accutane be more probable?

June 13, 2019
Asked By:pm2613 in Independence, Kansas

I know hair loss is a potential side effect on Accutane, but is it unrelated to male pattern baldness. Because I know woman get it too so maybe it is a separate thing. Also, I am on Finasteride so will that be sure to prevent hair thinning on Accutane? Hair loss is my biggest concern of the side effects of Accutane.

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June 14, 2019

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finasteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 14, 2019

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finasteride, Rogaine

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June 17, 2019

Answer: Accutane treatment

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Answer: Accutane treatment

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