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I Have Been On Methotrexate For Nine Years. My Hair Is So Thin I Have To Get A Wig. Anyone Else With This Problem?

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
December 1, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

Hi, Joyce: When it came back? Does this mean that you got off of MTX?

January 28
A myRAteam Member

Yes my hair is thin from MTX,when came back it is curly.

January 21
A myRAteam Member

Yes, I lost a lot of hair while on MTX. I stopped it due to other reasons and it’s growing back. Recommend to talk to your Rheumy

December 1, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I am taking the MXT now ,I was taking tablets and had to go to injections because it was making me nauseated.The injections were a god sent.

December 1, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Hair thinning and loss can be a side effect of methotrexate, though it is relatively uncommon, affecting about 1% to 3% of people taking the drug. Some individuals have reported that their hair took a long time to regrow after stopping methotrexate, while others noted that the thinning eventually slowed down even while Show Full Answer

Hair thinning and loss can be a side effect of methotrexate, though it is relatively uncommon, affecting about 1% to 3% of people taking the drug. Some individuals have reported that their hair took a long time to regrow after stopping methotrexate, while others noted that the thinning eventually slowed down even while continuing the medication. It's important to discuss any significant hair loss with your healthcare provider to explore potential solutions or adjustments to your treatment.

For more information, you can visit:
- [Hair Care and Hair Loss With Methotrexate: Your Guide](https://www.myrateam.com/resources/hair-care-an...)
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