I am 20 year old. I used isotretinoin 20 mg for 4 months (dec 19 - mar 20). Now for last 4 months after stopping. I am experiencing hair thinning. Hairloss.

Question

It maybe an independent condition requires independent assessment appears very much to be reversible, so very likely to regrow.

P C Das · Accepted Answer

It maybe an independent condition requires independent assessment appears very much to be reversible, so very likely to regrow.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

Do you have dandruff problem also. Regularly wash your hair with mild shampoo. 1. Vitamin for hair loss.(a, b and c) 2. Enrich diet with protein. 3. Do warm coconut oil massage. Take coconut oil and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage your scalp with this hot oil for a few minutes. 4. Avoid brushing wet hair. 5. Keep yourself hydrated. 6. Put on a shower cap for an hour then shampoo your hair. It helps to stop hair loss and promote hair growth. 7. Avoid hairstyles that pull on the hairline. 8. Ditch hair tools that use high heat. 9. Be wary of chemical processing. 10. Drink water to hydrate your body. U can mix arnica q and jaborandi q equal quantity. Apply on scalp with the help of cotton. Wash hair next day. Do it twice a week homeopathy is a very effective for this problem n has very encouraging results. You can contact me for a detailed consultation.

Sukhwinder Kaur · Answer

One of the major side effects of isotretinoin is hair loss and thinning but as you have stopped it you need to take some supplements to strengthen your hair along with good anti hairfall oil and shampoo as well. But I would advice you need few blood tests before proceeding with treatment.