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What Causes Hair Loss While On MTX Injections?
I have RA and have been on an MTX injection for 6 1/2 years. I take the maximum dose of folic acid a day and biotin. About 8 months ago my hair started falling out around the crown of my head. Now the back and the sides are falling out. I asked my husband to give me an honest answer as to how much of my hair has fallen out and he said At least 50% :( What are my options as far a medicine goes? I understand that it is a rare side effect of MTX and maybe I am just one of the lucky ones. I have recently been dx with fibromyalgia as well. What advice do you have for me. This makes me almost as sad as the pain :)
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Hi,
The hair fall could be due to chronic use of MTX against rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are ways to re-grow the lost hair.
PRP (platelet rich plasma) and hair transplant are the options available nowadays.
I suggest you consult a dermatologist for assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
The hair fall could be due to chronic use of MTX against rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are ways to re-grow the lost hair.
PRP (platelet rich plasma) and hair transplant are the options available nowadays.
I suggest you consult a dermatologist for assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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