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I read that accutane can cause hair loss due to vitamin a, but that topical tretinoin cream can cause hair regrowth. how does this make sense?
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It doesn't: Because this is not the case, may be with some anecdotal cases, but not the norm or a common effect or side effect, the drug works on the sebaceous glands not the hair follicles.
Answered 1/16/2016
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