Can Accutane cause hair loss? A 21-year-old woman developed significant shedding and telogen effluvium after five months of isotretinoin. Learn why treatment was stopped and what to expect as hair recovers with Reena Jogi, MD in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 26-year-old woman sought treatment for diffuse thinning and active hair shedding. Her scalp examination favored androgenetic alopecia, with a punch biopsy discussed for further confirmation. After reviewing medications, supplements, light therapy, hair transplantation, PRP, and Alma TED, she chose PRP and completed her first treatment.

A 40-year-old woman experienced progressive hair thinning while on GLP-1 therapy and had previously tried oral minoxidil without satisfactory results. Her examination favored androgenetic alopecia. After discussing medical, supplement, light-based, and procedural options, she chose to restart low-dose oral minoxidil while adding spironolactone.

Still getting pimples during Month 5 of Accutane? A 27-year-old woman had several late-treatment breakouts treated with acne extractions and ILK while continuing isotretinoin. Learn how late Accutane breakouts are managed in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 42-year-old woman noticed that longstanding hair loss became more noticeable after starting a GLP-1 medication. Her examination showed chronic telogen effluvium with a possible female pattern hair-loss component. After reviewing medications, supplements, red-light therapy, PRP, and Alma TED, she chose PRP and completed her first scalp treatment.

A 54-year-old woman developed sudden diffuse hair shedding and was found to have low iron and ferritin along with prolonged, heavy menstrual periods and significant stress. Her examination supported telogen effluvium. Instead of immediately starting another hair-loss treatment, she chose to focus first on correcting her iron deficiency and addressing potential ongoing blood loss.

When does Accutane finally stop new pimples? A 20-year-old man had no new breakouts after two months of isotretinoin while taking 60 mg daily. Learn what happens when acne starts clearing during Accutane treatment with Reena Jogi, MD in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 36-year-old woman experienced persistent hair loss for three to four years after breast cancer and previous medical treatments. Her examination showed telogen effluvium along with androgenetic alopecia. After discussing topical and oral minoxidil, red light therapy, and PRP, she chose to begin low-dose oral minoxidil.

A 25-year-old man had experienced progressive frontal and crown thinning for four years. His examination favored androgenetic alopecia, and he chose a once-daily compounded topical treatment containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin. His case shows why men don't have to wait until hair loss becomes advanced before seeking treatment.

Why can't you start Accutane immediately? A 24-year-old woman with severe facial acne chose isotretinoin treatment but first needed pregnancy testing, laboratory monitoring, and the required waiting period. Learn what to expect when starting Accutane with Reena Jogi, MD in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 36-year-old woman first noticed hair thinning during pregnancy, but instead of recovering, her frontal scalp continued to thin for years. Her examination favored androgenetic alopecia rather than persistent postpartum shedding. Learn why pregnancy-related hair loss may reveal an underlying pattern of female hair loss and what treatments may be considered.

A 48-year-old woman continued to experience progressive hair thinning despite trying over-the-counter supplements. Her scalp examination favored androgenetic alopecia, prompting a discussion of spironolactone, minoxidil, light therapy, PRP, Alma TED, and other options. Her case shows why persistent hair loss may require more than another supplement.

A 13-year-old boy continued to have some facial and body acne after his first month of Accutane. Learn why his isotretinoin dose increased from 20 mg to 40 mg and what parents can expect during early Accutane treatment in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 64-year-old woman developed progressive crown thinning despite seven months of Nutrafol. Her scalp examination favored central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), while thinning at both temples was consistent with traction alopecia. She chose to start conservatively with topical minoxidil and topical metformin while considering additional treatment and diagnostic biopsy.

After six years of gradually worsening diffuse hair thinning, a 59-year-old woman was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia. After reviewing her options, she began oral minoxidil and dutasteride and incorporated light therapy into her treatment plan. Her case answers a common question: Is it too late to treat female pattern hair loss after years of thinning?

A 15-year-old boy was still getting a few pimples after two months of Accutane, but his facial acne was already improving. Learn what to expect during Month 3 of isotretinoin treatment and how Reena Jogi, MD monitors teen acne and Accutane side effects in Houston and Katy, Texas.

A 40-year-old man had watched his hair gradually thin for four years without treatment. With a family history of hair loss and an exam consistent with androgenetic alopecia, he decided to start oral minoxidil and consider a laser cap. His case answers a common question: Is 40 too late to start treating male pattern hair loss?

A 45-year-old woman developed sudden, diffuse hair shedding after months of personal and work-related stress. Her evaluation suggested telogen effluvium was unmasking underlying female pattern hair loss. Learn why these conditions can occur together and why oral minoxidil, bloodwork, and other hair-restoration treatments may be considered.

A 31-year-old woman on Month 3 of Accutane had minimal acne breakouts but developed dryness and headaches. Learn how Reena Jogi, MD monitors isotretinoin side effects and acne treatment in Houston and Katy, Texas.

Experiencing increased hair loss after starting HRT? Learn how Houston and Katy dermatologist Dr. Reena Jogi diagnoses androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, utilizing oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and PRP therapy to restore hair density.