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I had been on isotretinoin (twice) and always had severe hair loss and folliculitis. will the hair grow back or is it permanent loss?
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Normally reversible: Isotretinoin induced hair loss is normally reversible if you stop using the drug. However you should have a full evaluation because it is possible that you have hair loss for some other reason.
Answered 6/26/2014
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