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Hair loss from Acitretin

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lucy00519
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I have disseminated Granuloma Annulare, an auto immune rash all over my body. After multiple medications, Acitretin actually cleared up my rash. It took 4 years to find a medication that helped my rash. I have a lot of side effects. But the hair loss and eye lashes just started after 10 months. Also my hair feels like steel wool. Has anyone found a solution to help with the hair loss and stay on the medications.

I followed my Dr suggestion and started Rogaine, but it says it it not effective with high doses of Vitamin A.

Any suggestions would be appreciated

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