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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Accutane hair loss§liver damage
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Accutane hair loss§liver damage
by marceloengler, Apr 13, 2001 12:00AM
I only have 2 questions:
1. Is there anyway to counter attack the hair thinning of Accutane with multi vitamin therapy, medicated shampoos, herbal suplements....?
2. I am taking a pseudo like steroid suplement for Bodybuilding called Nortesten (hope you've heard about it), which is norandrostenediol + norandrostenedione, both have androsten on it. The company says it is broken down on your liver. If I take Accutane with that, am I increasing the chances of causing liver damage or raising by Trig and cholesterol levels?
Sincerely
Michael
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 13, 2001 12:00AM
, Apr 13, 2001 12:00AM
I have never seen hair loss from Accutane. I'm sure it can happen, but it isn't common. No way to prevent it that I know of, though.
I don't know about the supplements. If your doctor is checking blood, it shouldn't be a problem, though. Ask your doctor (and the manufacturer.)
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I don't know about the supplements. If your doctor is checking blood, it shouldn't be a problem, though. Ask your doctor (and the manufacturer.)
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
