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Does isotretinoin cause hair loss

2022-05-16 20:04:56
Hi dr I'm using isotretinoin 10 from last 10 days And now I'm about to use 20mg I'm scared I read somewhere does isotretinoin cause hair loss I'm not sure Pls reply Will isotretinoin 20 cause me hair loss I have moderate acne
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Answered2022-05-17 01:19:07

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