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Is it normal to have hair loss and birth control with accutane-?
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Accutane ; Hair Loss: One of accutane's well known side effects is hair loss. Your genetic risk for hair loss and the duration of your Accutane treatment determines its severity. The good news is that we've successfully reversed hair loss in Accutane patients.
Answered 6/24/2014
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