###Human: My hair is thinning where I part it. Am I on my way to balding? ###Assistant: Hello. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is grade 1 progressing to grade 2 androgenetic alopecia (AGA)/male pattern hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia is a progressive condition with hormonal and genetic influence. I would like to know if any of your family members are diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia. Yes, Accutane (Isotretinoin) is known to cause alopecia but not AGA. Accutane causes diffuse hair loss. You will get back that hair after you stop Accutane. Treatment options include: I would like to mention few hair care tips here: Hope this little piece of information is helpful for you. Take care. For more information consult a dermatologist online -->