Does isotretinoin cause hair loss?

I'm about to start treatment for acne using Isotretinoin, but I've been a bit put off by all of the rumors surrounding the drug.



One that I read about was that there is a possibility that the drug can cause hair to thin and fall out. Has this actually happened to somebody on the drug? Is it a rare side-effect? What causes it?



Also, one side-effect I know for sure is that it causes skin to dry out. On average how bad is this? Does it become so dry that it's unbearably irritable, and can a woman still wear makeup, or will the dryness make it impossible? Thankyou to anybody that replies.Does isotretinoin cause hair loss?
Yes. This medication has a lot to do with Hair loss and hair and skin related matters. The chemicals in this medicine viz. Isotretine itself is a very stong drug and it affects the health in many ways. So this medicine should not be administrated without the guidance of Medical practioners.



Isotretinoin is used to treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne. It should be used only after other acne medicines have been tried and have failed to help the acne. Isotretinoin may also be used to treat other skin diseases as determined by your doctor.



Commonly, Thinning of hair (may continue after treatment is stopped) is noticed and Hair abnormalities Hair loss,and increased fragility of hair. Increased hair growth,after treatment, especially on the face, are also noted.



for full details and all aspect of this medication please see the web link - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-in/a>

and - http://www.answers.com/Isotretinoin%20 -Does isotretinoin cause hair loss?
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