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After taking accutane what will be the other symptom of excess androgens in females if accutane stops the sebum without reducing dht levels?

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Menstrual change: , if you have pcos you may miss many menst. Periods, lose scalp hair, grow hair in the wrong places, and get more acne. If you do not have a tumor, your dr. May give you spironolactone or a birth control pill: some are better than others. Often both are used.

Answered 12/10/2012

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