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Has Anyone Else Experienced Significant Hair Loss While Using Methotrexate And/or Humira?

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Spring, TX
March 27, 2016
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Members widely confirmed experiencing hair loss while taking methotrexate and Humira, with many describing significant thinning or hair coming... Read more

Members widely confirmed experiencing hair loss while taking methotrexate and Humira, with many describing significant thinning or hair coming out in clumps, though severity varied from person to person. Several members shared practical strategies that helped reduce hair loss, including taking prescription-strength folic acid daily (except on injection days), switching from methotrexate tablets to injections, using hair care products like Avon or Repair7 shampoo, and checking thyroid levels with their doctor. A recurring theme was maintaining a positive attitude despite the frustration, with members encouraging each other to stay hopeful, advocate for medication adjustments at doctor appointments, and even find creative silver linings like wearing wigs to change hairstyles daily.

A myRAteam Member

Absolutely, you can look different each day if you want. If life gives you lemons make lemonade! I am sending you a hug.

September 22, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Ty to. Everyone for all the info
I really appreciate it❤I dont need a wig right now, but changing hair styles does sound like fun!! Lol I do take folic acid, among a myriad of other drugs, but such is our life.just keep smiling, and keep a great attitude, i think that goes a long way , blessings to each and every one of you,have a wonderful nite

July 19, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I have always had very thick hair, so even though there is hair in the bathroom everywhere, I don't notice it, but I have no hair on my legs and my eyebrows and lashes are very thin.

March 28, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I lost a lot of hair when I was on Methotrexate and I was also weak and nauseous all the time.

March 28, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Attitude plays such a significant role in our lives, I just wake every day, and say it is going to be a great day, we have enough problems with our ra, and other complications, keep smiling, and do the best you can,sending happy thought to all🥰

November 8, 2023

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