Just why does Accutane possibly cause hair loss?
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Axon
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No one knows for certain, but you should understand how Accutane works.
Accutane, essentially, functions as a slight case of vitamin A poisoning on the body. It elevates Vitamin A levels so high that the body reacts in a certain fashion - namely, it STOPS producing oil. It also has other, randomized effects depending on the person, including potential hair thinning.
I was balding before I took the ol' Isotrenotin, and my loss did not change whatsoever over a 4 month 60mg/daily course. So there's no guarantee.
Accutane, essentially, functions as a slight case of vitamin A poisoning on the body. It elevates Vitamin A levels so high that the body reacts in a certain fashion - namely, it STOPS producing oil. It also has other, randomized effects depending on the person, including potential hair thinning.
I was balding before I took the ol' Isotrenotin, and my loss did not change whatsoever over a 4 month 60mg/daily course. So there's no guarantee.
made_guy82
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He just read this post after reading this one - if indeed accutane is like a high dose of vitamin A (not agreeing or disagreeing) then perhaps this explains why it accutane can cause what is supposed to be 'temporary' hair loss
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?t=19041
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?t=19041
nohairnodandruff
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What is accutane used for?
