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Is hair loss normal while taking Enbrel?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Bonne Terre, MO

Ever since I started taking Enbrel, I've noticed my hair falling out. It's to the point where I clog the drain every time I shower. It's thinner than it's ever been. I told my rheumatologist and she just shrugged it off, but it's really bothering me. I don't want to lose my hair!

June 17, 2019
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Members rallied around someone experiencing significant hair loss on Enbrel, with most sharing that methotrexate and prednisone are far more... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing significant hair loss on Enbrel, with most sharing that methotrexate and prednisone are far more common culprits for thinning hair than Enbrel alone. Several members offered practical solutions that have worked for them, including daily folic acid (often prescribed alongside methotrexate), biotin supplements, collagen, nettle tea, organic molasses, and B-complex vitamins, with many noting it takes a few months to see results. A recurring theme was advocating for yourself when a doctor dismisses your concerns, with one member successfully switching from Enbrel to Humira and seeing their hair grow back healthier over time.

A myRAteam Member

Yes, folic acid helps. When I was diagnosed, I told the doc I was afraid of my hair falling out. He prescribed Methotrexate weekly and said I was to also to take folic acid daily to specifically address my concerns. It's been over two years and my hair is as thick and healthy as ever.

June 30, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I take folic acid daily to help with that. My doc recommended , I am on Methotrexete. . Good Luck!

June 28, 2019
A myRAteam Member

if on enbrel you can get lupus or make it seem like you babe lupus ,hair falling out might be an early sign. Get checked for that, I ended up with lupus with enbrel that was treating my RA. my dr’s are hoping the lupus will go away within time

June 26, 2019
A myRAteam Member

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June 24, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Never had any hair loss from Enbrel but did from Prednisone & methotrexate. If you've been talking either of those, it's probably what's causing hair loss. Whenever you stop taking them,the hair loss will stop & your hair will come back in. When I was on methotrexate & Prednisone I lost 50 percent of my hair but all came back in thick & curly, which is a bit crazy since I had straight hair all my life. Everyone thought I got a perm.

June 17, 2019

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