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Could prolonged isotretinoin treatment induce alopecia areata or te?

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Accutane Alopecia: Accutane use may cause hair loss and alopecia, according to Drugs.com.Patients taking Accutane should not take supplements containing vitamin A, according to Drugs.com. Accutane is a form of vitamin A and taking vitamin A supplements at the same time with Accutane can cause vitamin A toxicity which can cause hairloss.Accutane may also cause permanent hair loss, according to Drugs.com. Accutane damages hair shafts and follicles.

Answered 10/24/2015

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