Took Tufacne And Started Losing Hair. Hair Is Becoming Thin. Advise?

Posted on Wed, 14 Aug 2013

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Question : Hi doctor,

I used Tufacne couple of months back and started losing my hair, although i stopped using it soon later, my hair is still thinning. Help pls

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Apply MINOXIDIL 5% solution to the scalp

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I am medical doctor, an associate in Department of Dermatology, working with an experienced Dermatologist. I answer on his behalf.

Hair loss or hair ill health is one of the commonest side effect experienced with Tuface(isotretinoin).

Apply MINOXIDIL 5% (MINTOP in India) solution to the scalp every alternate day. This will improve blood circulation to the scalp and help in healthy growth of the hair.

Hope, I answered your query.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (50 minutes later)

Thanks!!!But I heard Mintop has dide effects abd the hair starts thinning once you stop using. Is is true? Is there any other remedy if it is so

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, such side effects of Mintop are rare.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Mintop is the only best remedy for the Tufacne affected hair. After a month you can stop Mintop slowly and not suddenly to prevent side effects.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar