May 26 2006, 12:30 pm PT | Posted in: Drugs (Cause Hair Loss) + Hair Loss Causes
Dear Dr Rassman
I have had eyelash loss after accutane use. i still lose eyelashes and it has been for over 12 weeks. i contacted several doctors but they do not know what the reason can be. i just used accutane for 2 weeks, but still i have a problems. i still waiting for your feedback. i check my e-mail every day, i hope you can help me whith it.
Hair loss is a known side effect of Accutane. Unfortunately for you, the hair loss occurs from your eyelashes. Hair loss from Accutane often is reversible if you wait up to a year, but the eyebrow tends to be more sensitive and as such, may not recover. You will still need to wait it out for a year.
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