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Hair fall due to medicine
Do 10 mg of isotretinoin cause hair thinning and severe hair fall?i m on starting of 3rd mnth.......
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Not much...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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If you're taking isotretinoin to treat severe types of acne such as nodular acne, you might experience thinning hair as a side effect. The hair loss is likely temporary, and your hair should start growing back when you stop taking the medication.
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