I had taken a high dose of Accutane when I was younger and then settled on using a low dose (10mg - 4days a week) which seemed to keep my acne at bay while using a Vitamin A cream at night. I'm now 33 and have stopped talking accutane permanently just over a year ago due to two incidents of accutane induced shedding (telogen effluvium) episodes about 4-6 weeks after stopping & restarting the medication. After stopping it was suggested that I try propecia to help with the hair regrow. I was reluctant but once my hair started getting extremely thin (the shedding would last months) I started a course of 1mg daily. Side effects occurred within 3 weeks so I quickly abandoned propecia. Since then I have been using the generic minoxidil (7 months) which had started to help along with supplementing B6 and Saw Palmetto. But I keep having periods where my scalp itches beyond belief (Nizoral shampoos don't help) and this leads to further hairloss. My hairline hasn't receded and was still somewhat thick but between Jan this year and now (May 21st) it's thinned to the point I can't wear my hair up...... I'm desperate for a solution at the rate it's disappearing I will have to shave it in a few months. I should also mention I have had my hormones tested twice in the last year. Sept-2012 my testosterone was within normal range and DHT was 2467. The second round (April 2013) testosterone was lower than normal range and DHT was around 2100. help!
2014-12-03 10:54:32
Have you been tested for anemia or thyroid conditions? What about Celiac disease? The malnutrition it causes can cause hair loss. You could try neem shampoo. It may give you comfort and make your hair feel thicker. You may find that arnica gel is soothing and the anti-inflammatory action may help your hair regrow. You could check your town's water (if you are on city water) to see what they add to it then filter out the chlorine or whatever. That may help with the itchy skin. You could have a zinc deficiency I suppose.
2014-12-03 10:55:45
