Balding Blog
12-11-2008, 12:44 PM
I am being treated by a dermatologist for cystic acne on my face, and my dermatologist wants me to begin a course of Accutane (isotretinoin) to treat the acne. I am considering a hair transplant procedure sometime in 2009.
I’d like to know the following:
a) Could the Accutane have any effect on the transplanted hair’s growth? I have read that hairloss is a potential accutane side effect, but wouldn’t that potential hairloss just be in the native hairs and NOT in the DHT-resistant hairs which were transplanted from the back of the head?
b) Is it safe for me to be taking accutane at the time of a hair transplant procedure (either FUE or strip)?
Thank you.
http://baldingforum.com/photos/081211_accutane.jpgAccutane (isotretinoin) can cause hair loss. Hair loss from Accutane is not associated with hair loss from male pattern baldness (which is DHT related hair loss). So there is a potential you may lose hair (even transplanted hair), although that is unlikely. Unfortunately, this is theoretical and I do not have a clear answer for you as I have not seen anyone taking Accutane with a hair transplant. Also keep in mind you may not lose hair at all even if you take Accutane (is it is only a “potential” side effect). I would also consult with your dermatologist for a better understanding of your risks and benefits.
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I’d like to know the following:
a) Could the Accutane have any effect on the transplanted hair’s growth? I have read that hairloss is a potential accutane side effect, but wouldn’t that potential hairloss just be in the native hairs and NOT in the DHT-resistant hairs which were transplanted from the back of the head?
b) Is it safe for me to be taking accutane at the time of a hair transplant procedure (either FUE or strip)?
Thank you.
http://baldingforum.com/photos/081211_accutane.jpgAccutane (isotretinoin) can cause hair loss. Hair loss from Accutane is not associated with hair loss from male pattern baldness (which is DHT related hair loss). So there is a potential you may lose hair (even transplanted hair), although that is unlikely. Unfortunately, this is theoretical and I do not have a clear answer for you as I have not seen anyone taking Accutane with a hair transplant. Also keep in mind you may not lose hair at all even if you take Accutane (is it is only a “potential” side effect). I would also consult with your dermatologist for a better understanding of your risks and benefits.
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