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Accutane Side Effect: Hair Loss
Accutane users may experience a side effect of hair loss. Hair loss is a Accutanerare and minor Accutane side effect and the hair usually (but not always) grows back. Accutane causes hair loss because it causes inflammation of the patient’s blood vessels and changes the cells that provide hair structure. This leads to fragile hair roots and causes the hair to fall out.

Hair Loss Prevention
Health Professionals recommend several options for Accutane users to avoid the side effect of hair loss:

  • Avoid placing dye, highlights, or any other chemical into your hair because it further dries out and damages your hair structure
  • Take zinc supplements to strengthen hair
  • Avoid stress by taking Vitamin C and perform light exercise because stress can aggravate hair loss

Accutane Side Effect: Increased Cholesterol Levels

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A recent study of about 14,000 Accutane users found that 31% of Accutane users experience the side effect of high cholesterol levels. The study was unclear whether young Accutane users will experience any long term cholesterol increases. Studies show that 79% of Accutane users whose cholesterol levels increase return to normal levels within three months of completing the treatment.

Accutane Side Effect: Increased Triglycerides Levels      
A recent study revealed that 44% of Accutane users experience the side effect of an increased level of triglycerides, or blood fats. This is much greater than the 25% chance of increased blood fat levels listed on Accutane’s label. Researchers are concerned that an increase in blood fats can lead to cholesterol abnormalities or hypertension. Some studies suggest that Accutane users that experience a side effect of increased blood fats have a twofold risk of developing heart disease. A more positive study found that 80% of patients that experience the side effect of increased blood fats return to a normal level within three months of treatment.

Injured by Accutane Side Effect?
If you or a loved one has suffered any side effect from Accutane use or if you would like additional information on Accutane or its side effects, please contact us today.  
 



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Accutane Quick Facts

Accutane Quick Reference Guide
Other Names: 

Isotretinoin
Roaccutane

Date Approved:
May 1982

Manufacturer:
Hoffmann-La Roche

Status:
Black Box Warning

Approved Uses:
Severe or Cystic Acne

Off-Label Uses:
Mild or moderate acne

Serious Side Effects:
Birth Defects/ miscarriage
Depression/ Suicide
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Increase in Triglycerides/ Cholesterol 

Common Misspellings:
Accutain
Acutain
Acutane

Related Topics
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis