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I have started to notice great differences in my skin, but I am terrified of potential hair thinning or hair loss. I have very fine/thin hair to begin with, so reading stories about losing chunks or 50% of your hair is really scaring me. I do not want to give up on this drug, but I am feeling quite hopeless. I feel as if I may have to choose between having clear skin or having hair. Having acne has been one of the most difficult things I have dealt with emotionally and mentally, and I am starting to feel similar about the hair thinning I have noticed. Has anyone else found themselves in a similar situation on this medication? Am I just being a hypochondriac? Unfortunately, my dermatologist has not been much help about answering questions. Any advice, thoughts, or perspectives would be greatly appreciated.
Hey there. I decided to quit accutane after three months. The hair thinning continued and it was too devastating to take. I actually ended up in the ER with severe panic attacks and anxiety. The doctors said it is possible the anxiety also resulted from the medication.
Since I stopped my deem immediately had me start taking solodyn (115mg @ 130lbs). In 4 weeks I will start a topical retinoin. I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen birth control for four and a half months now.
I am clear right now. Have been off the accutane and on solodyn for 2 weeks now. Hoping acne does not return after solodyn.
Thank you for responding, I really appreciate hearing from everyone. This has been such a difficult battle and still feeling quite hopeless.