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A member asked:
How to stop hair loss when am on methotrexate for my ra?
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Yes by stopping: your Methotrexate if there is a alternative medication for your rheumatoid arthritis . Speak to your doctor about your concern . Also you decide which is better a good prolonged remission or regrowth of your hair .
Answered 6/28/2014
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Some thoughts: I have seen hundreds of people on Methotrexate for their rheumatoid arthritis and then I agree that hair loss is a bothersome side effects. Nonetheless, at the doses used treat RA I never saw aperson go bald . You're going to have hair loss and there's no good therapy to prevent that. However, some women do notice benefit with using OTC rogaine (minoxidil) in concert with partial hairpieces on social engageme
Answered 6/28/2014
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