I was wondering if there is anyone taking methotrexate and luflunomide (I also take folic acid) for their RA symptoms but also colours their hair?? I'm concerned about coloring my hair in case it falls out because of the coloring chemicals. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 'warrior family'!!
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Members shared their experiences coloring hair while on methotrexate and other RA medications, with most reporting that they continue to dye... Read more
I colored my hair when I was on Methotrexate. There was only one interesting side effect! My stick straight hair became curly!
Why not. You can never have too much information. I like myrateam.com because their are so many people who have diffetent experiences you can learn something useful. In turn, something you have experienced may help someone else. You never know.
It never occurred to me that I needed to look into if I can color my hair while on methotrexate. I highlight it about 3 times a year but not since diagnosed and starting meds. Is this something I need to look into?
You should ask your hairdresser and of your rheumatologist. I take methotrexate (7.5 mg weekly), folic acid (1 mg daily) and humira (40 mg injection weekly). I have full blonde highlights done every 16 weeks, never a problem. However, Humira has made my hair a bit wavy. Prior to humira use, my hair was completely straight with no curl. My hairdresser indicated my hair is wave due to my humira which is a mab drug (low dose chemo). I do not know anything about luflunomide. Hope this helps.
I went to school for beautician so I learned anything you take internally will come out in hair and nails but I don't take that drug so I'm not sure how it effects hair. I take plenty of other meds though. I decided to stop dying several months ago. At least I have healthy hair now.