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Does accutane thin your hair out? if so does it go back to normal after you finish treatment?

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Accutane: yes, hair thinning is a known side effect of Accutane which usually resolves when discontinued. however, the hair lossay persist .

Answered 3/21/2015

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Does accutane thin your hair out? if so does it go back to normal after you finish treatment?

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

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