BraveNewGirl 0 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Okay I'm just sitting here and my computer desk and i'm playing with my hair and I notice strands of hair in my hand! So I tried pulling my hair just a bit and more hair came out! I'm so scared right now. I know this is an Accutane side effect, but i dont want to have to stop my treatment now...My skin has been doing so well!Did this happen to anyone else? Can I do anything to prevent this?Please reply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyDoo 2 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Okay I'm just sitting here and my computer desk and i'm playing with my hair and I notice strands of hair in my hand! So I tried pulling my hair just a bit and more hair came out! I'm so scared right now. I know this is an Accutane side effect, but i dont want to have to stop my treatment now...My skin has been doing so well!Did this happen to anyone else? Can I do anything to prevent this?Please reply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigUpYaSelf 0 Share Posted February 16, 2007 i lost some in the shower but thats it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CHICKLET 0 Share Posted February 17, 2007 when i was on accutane i was also bleaching my hair blond, not good, my hair went so so thin, i wanted to cry, it was horrible, maybe speak to ya derm and lower your dose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foomph 0 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Totally normal-don't worry about it. It all falls out at once instead of at intervals b/c of the accutane so it should slow down once what will fall out has fallen out. Then it will grow back when you're off accutane. In the meantime you could take some fish oil (make sure it has EPA and DHA in it). It'll help make what's left of your hair shiny and healthy, as well as the new stuff that grows back in. Unfortunately, it likely won't stop it from falling out, but it's really great for skin and hair that's left! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BraveNewGirl 0 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Totally normal-don't worry about it. It all falls out at once instead of at intervals b/c of the accutane so it should slow down once what will fall out has fallen out. Then it will grow back when you're off accutane. In the meantime you could take some fish oil (make sure it has EPA and DHA in it). It'll help make what's left of your hair shiny and healthy, as well as the new stuff that grows back in. Unfortunately, it likely won't stop it from falling out, but it's really great for skin and hair that's left! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waiting for clear skin 0 Share Posted February 17, 2007 heya, i also had temporary hair loss during the first month of tane, but it only lasted about 4 days and after that i havent experienced further hair loss . I bet ur one is also temporary like me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rose_1 0 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Okay I'm just sitting here and my computer desk and i'm playing with my hair and I notice strands of hair in my hand! So I tried pulling my hair just a bit and more hair came out! I'm so scared right now. I know this is an Accutane side effect, but i dont want to have to stop my treatment now...My skin has been doing so well!Did this happen to anyone else? Can I do anything to prevent this?Please reply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BraveNewGirl 0 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Okay I'm just sitting here and my computer desk and i'm playing with my hair and I notice strands of hair in my hand! So I tried pulling my hair just a bit and more hair came out! I'm so scared right now. I know this is an Accutane side effect, but i dont want to have to stop my treatment now...My skin has been doing so well!Did this happen to anyone else? Can I do anything to prevent this?Please reply.omg ive got the same prob....I've actually stopped taking my pills bcoz im so worried...im going to wait till my next derm appointment and see what she says....bcoz my doc took this girl off the treatment once bcoz her hair loss was so bad! I even saw it in my dream that was going bold!!! lolI was wondering if thrs a particular shampoo or sumthing we cud use so it dsnt fall out as much mayb??... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigUpYaSelf 0 Share Posted February 18, 2007 when i was on accutane i was also bleaching my hair blond, not good, my hair went so so thin, i wanted to cry, it was horrible, maybe speak to ya derm and lower your dose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sy Menendez 0 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Where do i get fish oil from? I've been posted everywhere on this forum and i joined it in the first place because of this problem. I really hope you guys are right about the temp. hair loss. My hair was the only thing i had going for me pre-accutane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rose_1 0 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Okay I'm just sitting here and my computer desk and i'm playing with my hair and I notice strands of hair in my hand! So I tried pulling my hair just a bit and more hair came out! I'm so scared right now. I know this is an Accutane side effect, but i dont want to have to stop my treatment now...My skin has been doing so well!Did this happen to anyone else? Can I do anything to prevent this?Please reply.omg ive got the same prob....I've actually stopped taking my pills bcoz im so worried...im going to wait till my next derm appointment and see what she says....bcoz my doc took this girl off the treatment once bcoz her hair loss was so bad! I even saw it in my dream that was going bold!!! lolI was wondering if thrs a particular shampoo or sumthing we cud use so it dsnt fall out as much mayb??... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rose_1 0 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Where do i get fish oil from? I've been posted everywhere on this forum and i joined it in the first place because of this problem. I really hope you guys are right about the temp. hair loss. My hair was the only thing i had going for me pre-accutane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cheekycritter 0 Share Posted February 18, 2007 How many mg of fish oil a day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CHICKLET 0 Share Posted February 18, 2007 when i was on accutane i was also bleaching my hair blond, not good, my hair went so so thin, i wanted to cry, it was horrible, maybe speak to ya derm and lower your dose?are you from cheshire, ct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigUpYaSelf 0 Share Posted February 18, 2007 when i was on accutane i was also bleaching my hair blond, not good, my hair went so so thin, i wanted to cry, it was horrible, maybe speak to ya derm and lower your dose?are you from cheshire, ct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skeeter 1 Share Posted February 18, 2007 To combat the potential for hair loss, I got my hair braided yesterday. If it's braided, it can't fall out. I'm gonna get my hair re-braided every 2 months until my treatment is over. I'm not a big fan of braids, but I'd rather do that than get my usual chemical straightners and risk my hair falling out while on accutane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BraveNewGirl 0 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Okay I'm just sitting here and my computer desk and i'm playing with my hair and I notice strands of hair in my hand! So I tried pulling my hair just a bit and more hair came out! I'm so scared right now. I know this is an Accutane side effect, but i dont want to have to stop my treatment now...My skin has been doing so well!Did this happen to anyone else? Can I do anything to prevent this?Please reply.omg ive got the same prob....I've actually stopped taking my pills bcoz im so worried...im going to wait till my next derm appointment and see what she says....bcoz my doc took this girl off the treatment once bcoz her hair loss was so bad! I even saw it in my dream that was going bold!!! lolI was wondering if thrs a particular shampoo or sumthing we cud use so it dsnt fall out as much mayb??...really? did ur acne start coming back? I'm gonna ask my derm if thers some shampoo i can use for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Majorman 0 Share Posted February 19, 2007 If you're really worried count the hairs you lose (if that's possible) I'm pretty sure the average human loses like 100 hairs each day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foomph 0 Share Posted February 19, 2007 To combat the potential for hair loss, I got my hair braided yesterday. If it's braided, it can't fall out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skeeter 1 Share Posted February 19, 2007 To combat the potential for hair loss, I got my hair braided yesterday. If it's braided, it can't fall out.Not to burst anyone's bubble but braiding hair won't stop it form detaching at the root. It won't literally fall out to the ground wen braided because it's stuck (you probably already figured that out!) but tit won't stop it form detaching at the root. Accutane is systemic-it works form the inside out, so unless you change something form the inside out as well, to keep your hair form falling out, it won't work. Ie., shampoos won't work either.Rogaine and similar products for men, stimulate hair growth at the root but is only useful for male patter baldness (the bald oval at the crown of the head) and NOT a receding hairline, so I doubt it would work for accutane users.As for the hair-growth pills, my b/f was on one and it is potent stuff! Not sure you'd want (or could) take that while on accutane-I filled my b/f prescription and the pharmacist told me my b/f had to split the pills himself but was adamant that i NOT be in the room while my b/f split them as it can also cause major birth defects, like accutane (I'm not preggo but still...)Again-not to burst anyone's hope, but save your money! Nothing topical will stop the hair form falling out, not fancy shampoos or treatments, etc. This is my second round with accutane and I stillhave a FULL head of hair! It's scary becaus eit does come out all at once but it will grow back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
