Severe accutane TE: will this sort itself out? When?
    Question 4/20/2017

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Accutane (oral) 40mg daily less than a month
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative.

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    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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