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A member asked:
My hair grows back a lot thinner than it used to (5mnths post accutane. it's like hair follicles got damaged & new hair is thin too. what can i do?
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See your dermatologi: Normal menses? Birth control? Meds? Illness? Fever? You will benefit by expert evaluation. Mild hair loss and dry skin/hair are no longer related to Accutane after 5 months.
Answered 1/3/2016
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