Methotrexate is a chemotherapy drug- that’s why it causes hair loss.
I had ovarian cancer when I was 12, and I’ve had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since I was two years old. Methotrexate was one of the drugs. They used to treat the ovarian cancer, so it killed the cancer and put my RA in remission for about five years. But that is the chemo that made me completely bald.
Hair loss can be a side effect of certain medications. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:
- Medications and Hair Loss: Some treatments, including those for chronic conditions like arthritis, can cause hair loss. It's important to discuss this with your doctor to explore alternative treatments or supportive Show Full Answer
Fish oil really helps and a strong multivitamin.
I completely understand. I began losing thickness about three years ago. I have always kept mine short, but it was never thin like it is now. According to the Arthritis Foundation hair loss is a common side effect of some arthritis medications, including Rheumatrex, Trexall (methotrexate -this one is a big culprit), Arava (leflunomide), Enbrel (etanercept), and Humira (adalimumab). Also, arthritis itself can cause hair thinning and sometimes hair loss.