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San Diego, CA

For the past month my hair has been falling out in clumps more than the few strands it used to lose due to Thyroid. I stopped taking Arabs for my RA which could cause this in 10% of users, it's been a month since I stopped. Also I started using back in June the blue shampoo for silver hair...? Could it be that? Well, my Rheumo Dn wants to see me before my next appointment which was in Oct with new labs, so now I go in Sept with the new labs, please note I have not been officially diagnosed with… read more

August 28, 2018
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I am experiencing hair loss at this moment also I have been experiencing a pulse like liquid coming from my scalp

September 5, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

See a dermatologist.

August 28, 2018
MyLupusTeam

Hair loss is a common symptom of lupus and can also be a side effect of some medications used to treat the condition. Here are some key points:

- Types of Hair Loss: Hair loss, or alopecia, can involve hair thinning or falling out in patches. It often occurs at the hairline and on the scalp, but can also affect eyelashes and Show Full Answer

Hair loss is a common symptom of lupus and can also be a side effect of some medications used to treat the condition. Here are some key points:

- Types of Hair Loss: Hair loss, or alopecia, can involve hair thinning or falling out in patches. It often occurs at the hairline and on the scalp, but can also affect eyelashes and other body hair.
- Causes: Hair loss in lupus can be due to the disease itself or the medications used for treatment. Stress and natural hair shedding can also contribute.
- Prevention Tips:
- Treat your hair gently: Avoid chemical treatments, tight hairstyles, and heat styling.
- Use gentle hair care products: Baby shampoo and leave-in conditioners with sunblock are recommended.
- Limit UV light exposure: Lupus can make you more sensitive to light, which can damage hair and scalp.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article titled "7 Tips for Preventing and Managing Hair Loss From Lupus" on MyLupusTeam.

July 27, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

It was the Leflunomide I guess it depletes your Folic Acid, so I'm loading up on it!
Thank you all!

September 5, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

My son at 1 point had bald patches all around his head but I think it was a medication that was causing that . When he discussed with his dr. He was taken off sum meds and his hair grew back were was never told which med ....hugs

August 30, 2018

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