December 4 2005, 3:25 pm PT | Posted in: Drugs (Cause Hair Loss)
What type of a specialist do I need to go see if I am expereincing hair loss/thinning as a result of taking accutane?
You need to see a dermatologist who would first look at the accutane treatment, determine its value and then ascertain the risks of taking the drug as they balance against the benefits. There are substitutes for accutane in some people. Hair loss is a high price to pay, but a good dermatologist can balance this process for you.
Hi doctor , i have been taking propecia almost 8 months . I am 28 years old and do not have thinning anywehere but some receeding from the front sides. I was taking to slow down my receeding. Two weeks ago i decided to take two pill per day and i took it 5 days like that. And when i didnt see any difference i stop taking two pills and went back to one pill. Just two days after i went back to one pill .I started to realize that i have a pain on my upper back and shoulders and my shoulders started to move forward like a body builder. I stop taking propecia one week ago to see if it cleans whatever damage i had . Is it possible that something like this can happen in a short time. Now i have shoulder pain and upper back pain time to time during the day. Is the hormones has something to do with it.Thanks.