A member asked:

I had kidney tx 12 mnths ago.i have slightly baldness, alopecia.what type of hair product shall i use for my hair regrowth?using(tacrolimus, mycophenala

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Switch tacrolimus: Alopecia is a recognized side effect of tacrolimus (fk 506). If it is truly a new problem (started after tne transplant), there are 2 possible strategies. Sometimes using a zinc supplement helps. But the simplest + most effective approach is to ask your transplant team to switch the tacrolimus to cyclosporine, another very effective immunosuppressant. The team will usually agree. Good luck.

Answered 10/15/2017

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