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i had cyst acne and i have taken isotrination capsule for 3 to 4 month for curing cyst. is that reason to loss hair? then what should i do now?

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Dr. Michael Fisher
Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Medication Hair Loss: Yes, Isotretinoin can cause a type of hair loss called a telogen effluvium. Treatment is B12 shots once a month until you stop losing hair.
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