Severe accutane TE: will this sort itself out? When? Question 4/20/2017
A user experienced severe hair loss after stopping Accutane and is concerned about using Minoxidil due to anxiety and doubts about its effectiveness. They are seeking advice on whether the hair loss will resolve on its own and if they should expect recovery soon.
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