Hair loss from drug related causes (while rare) should stop and reverse when the drugs are stopped, but this process can take months (up to a year). In the case of Accuane (isotretinoin), many people report that it caused permanent hair loss, but more likely is that it started the genetic process earlier. Aside from […]
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Accutane (isotretinoin) can cause hair loss. Hair loss from Accutane is not associated with hair loss from male pattern baldness (which is DHT related hair loss). So there is a potential you may lose hair (even transplanted hair), although that is unlikely. Unfortunately, this is theoretical and I do not have a clear answer for […]
Simply put — the answer to your question is “no”. While the mechanism of action for Accutane (isotretinoin) is not known, it is thought to reduce the secretion of sebum. I highly doubt it has any association with the mechanism of action of Propecia (finasteride). Plus, I would doubt that it would cause damage to […]
You are in a predicament that many patients run into with regards to medication usage and adverse effects. Hair loss is a known adverse effect of using Accutane (isotretinoin). Often times these effects are increased as the dosage of this medication increases and can persist even after the medication is discontinued. I am assuming that […]
I do not have the drug insert on accutane, so I don’t know what is listed on the packaging. Many dermatologists tell me that there is no effective treatment for accutane-induced hair loss. I would write to the drug manufacturer or ask your pharmacist about the warnings in the insert.
Firstly, you need to discuss these issues with your doctor. How can you simply reject the plan set up by a doctor who has (1) seen you, (2) examined you, (3) established a relationship with you, and (4) recommended a treatment plan with you — and then expect me to advise otherwise? Accutane (isotretinoin) can […]
Marc P DiFazio, MD authored a good source for botinidase deficiency information, available at eMedicine. I don’t know enough about the connections other than what I have learned via the web (researched briefly after your question was received). I am sure that you know the information on Accutane (isotretinoin) and hair loss seems to be […]
I can not fully answer this question, but I’ll do my best. For people with chronic telogen effluvium (TE), long term use of minoxidil may help. The good news is the chronic TE implies that the hair is still there, unlike in the case of genetic hair loss. As I am not a dermatologist and […]
I wish I could spend the proper amount of time researching your question to do it justice, but dermatology isn’t my strong point. I have personally only seen this problem a couple of times, but I hear that it is not uncommon amongst Accutane (isotretinoin) users. The only medications that I believe may be effective […]
I don’t know what to expect for your future. If you have diffuse alopecia areata, the hair loss may not be predictable. What did your dermatologist tell you? You need to seek the advice of your doctors who know you, not me who only sees a brief outline of your situation via email.
If it is pure telogen effluvium your hair should start to grow back after about about 6 months. In rare instances it may take longer. With some family history of MPB and if you also suspect some degree of MPB, you may consider a miniaturization study to see if there is a pattern to your […]
Roaccutane is an active anti-acne medication containing the active ingredient isotretinoin. One of the side effects of this medication is hair loss. Although hair loss could also be one of the rare side effects of vitamin A, I am not sure they are acting through the same mechanism. In fact, hair loss is mentioned as […]
The use of these two medications will not interact with each other. Be aware that Accutane does have hair loss as one of its side effects.
A thorough examination of your hair can easily determine whether you have male pattern baldness or not, so get your hair mapped out for miniaturization to know if this is your case. Although it is typical to see a family history of baldness in balding patients, androgenetic alopecia can affect only one member of a […]
Accutane is known to cause hair loss in some people. To date, there are no FDA approved oral medications for female hair loss. There are many, many risks for women taking finasteride (Proscar/Propecia) or dutasteride (Avodart), and it is highly recommended that you do not do this, particularly at your age. Furthermore if Accutane was […]