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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
accutane and pigmentation problem
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
accutane and pigmentation problem
by wallstreet01, Mar 12, 2001 12:00AM
HI i just got off of accutane after being on it for 5 and a half months. I am 20 years old. After about four months I noticed i Had a patch of hair on my chin that didnt grow hair anymore and that didnt tan. It has spread now. it looks like a circle on on side of my chin with not alot of hair growth and it is whiter and will not tan. then there is small spots where hair doesnt seem to be growing anymore also. Can you give me an idea of what is wrong and will I probably get my tan color back.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 13, 2001 12:00AM
, Mar 13, 2001 12:00AM
This sounds like a hair condtion called alopecia areata, which has nothing to do with Accutane. When grows back in this condition (and it usually does), it sometimes comes in unpigmented. I think you ought to show your doctor to confirm the diagnosis, inititate treatment, and so forth.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
