Did Accutane Cause My Premature Graying?

Hi. I’m a male, 18 years old. When I was 16-17 I was on a Accutane for 7-8 months to help with my acne.

My skin cleared out, but recently I discovered some white hairs around on my head, still, you have to go up close to see them. But I am afraid it will continue to progress. Do you think accutane in some way could have done this? Or am I just a victim of premature graying? My mother started turning gray in her late 20s.

The white hairs are completely white. I found one hair that the oldest half was my normal brown color, and the newest half was completely white, 4 cm white, and about 4cm brown.

It could be genetics, but there is a known connection between the drug Accutane (isotretinoin) and hair loss, and even graying of the hair. Knowing that, the simple solution may be just to dye your hair.

Speak to your doctor before you abandon the drug.