At 10:43pm on November 20, 2014, ruinedbyroche said…
Hi Laura,
There are hundreds of similar cases online, so I imagine, many many more people who have had permanent hairloss since taking Accutane. My doctor - the cowardly liar - told me there were no permanent side effects and it was a natural vitamin product. Where is he now when I have to wear expensive wigs for the rest of my life...? Laws don't protect us, the medical system doesn't protect us ; if you are injured by a legal, government approved medication, taken exactly as instructed, you're on your own. If you ever find an answer please let me know, although it appears it is too late for me.
Laura, thank you for your comments! The book, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" is geared toward girls and women, but it has a lot of basic information about treatments and attitude that are applicable to anyone.
Hugs to you both!
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Hi Laura,
There are hundreds of similar cases online, so I imagine, many many more people who have had permanent hairloss since taking Accutane. My doctor - the cowardly liar - told me there were no permanent side effects and it was a natural vitamin product. Where is he now when I have to wear expensive wigs for the rest of my life...? Laws don't protect us, the medical system doesn't protect us ; if you are injured by a legal, government approved medication, taken exactly as instructed, you're on your own. If you ever find an answer please let me know, although it appears it is too late for me.
Is there a list of medications that causes baldness available somewhere online?
God bless,
Larry
Hugs to you both!
How are you and your teen today?
Leslie Ann