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Will Isotretinoin Cause Hair Loss?
Hi. I am a 22 year old lady. I had acne problem since 5-6 years. After consulting a dermatologist, i took isotretinoin 40 mg/day for 2 months and then 20mg/day for 1 month and then 10mg/day for 15 days. Now my face is absolutely clear, although acne impressions are there. I want to stop the medicine. I am suffering hair loss as well. My derm want to continue it for 2 months more. Please suggest.
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.
Some amount of increased hair shedding is one of the side effects of oral isotretinoin, this is usually not much of a concern in most of the patients on isotretinoin and some never ever complain about it. Moreover, this is reversible on completion of course.
Therefore I would suggest that you continue with oral isotretinoin for the recommended duration to avoid any chance of relapse of acne.
regards
Some amount of increased hair shedding is one of the side effects of oral isotretinoin, this is usually not much of a concern in most of the patients on isotretinoin and some never ever complain about it. Moreover, this is reversible on completion of course.
Therefore I would suggest that you continue with oral isotretinoin for the recommended duration to avoid any chance of relapse of acne.
regards
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