Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Asked 6 months ago

Does accutane make your hair fall out?

I'm on my second month of Accutane, and my hair seems to be falling out much more than usual. Every time I wash my hair, there's a lot in the drain. Does Accutane make your hair fall out?

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Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Haan bhai, thode baal jhadte hain is dawa se kyunki ye bahut garam hoti hai aur skin ko dry karti hai. Par ghabrao mat, course khatam hone ke baad baal wapas aa jate hain. Thoda dhyan rakho aur acche se khana khao.

Suresh Iyer Suresh Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It can cause some temporary hair thinning. Since I manage diabetes, I always emphasize eating balanced, low-glycemic, nutrient-rich food like almonds and spinach to support hair health during any strong medication. Make sure your doctor knows all your health conditions.

Simran Johar Simran Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I literally cried seeing my comb in the first month because of the hair fall! But my dermatologist reassured me it's just telogen effluvium caused by the high Vitamin A, and it is temporary. True enough, my hair fall stopped and went back to normal a few weeks post-treatment.

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Nirmala Devi Nirmala Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

This strong medicine dries up the scalp roots, which causes hair to fall. You can apply a little amla juice or mild coconut oil very gently, but do not rub hard. If the hair fall is extremely heavy, please consult your skin specialist immediately.

Aditya Hegde Aditya Hegde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I just finished my 6-month course in January. Yes, I had some hair thinning around the 4th month, but my hair is already growing back now. Just use a very gentle shampoo and don't stress, it's a phase that passes.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hair thinning can happen due to the systemic dryness. I focused on daily light jogging and yoga to keep my blood circulation good, which really helps the hair follicles. Just consult your doctor before starting any intense physical regime while on this drug.

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, don't stress too much! It does cause some mild hair shedding because of the dryness, but it's totally temporary. Just pamper your hair with a nice leave-in conditioner and avoid any heat styling for a few months.

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My hair fall was quite severe and didn't stop easily, which was very stressful. It can sometimes trigger chronic shedding if not monitored. Please see your doctor immediately if you notice large clumps falling out, so they can adjust your dosage.

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