have you been journaling this experience so you can readily be able to communicate it fully with your medical team?
August 24
My hair has been getting thinner for a long time..but its getting worse since im taking hydroxychloroquine
August 21
so many do at the moment, do you have an issue with a certain one?
August 21
Several medications used to manage lupus can contribute to hair loss. It's worth knowing that not everyone experiences this side effect, and reactions can vary from person to person.
Here are some lupus medications that may cause hair loss:
- Immunosuppressants like mycophenolate (CellCept), methotrexate, leflunomide Show Full Answer
Several medications used to manage lupus can contribute to hair loss. It's worth knowing that not everyone experiences this side effect, and reactions can vary from person to person.
Here are some lupus medications that may cause hair loss:
- Immunosuppressants like mycophenolate (CellCept), methotrexate, leflunomide, cyclophosphamide, and voclosporin (Lupkynis)
- Antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
- Anticoagulants like warfarin
- NSAIDs like ibuprofen and meloxicam
- Corticosteroids like prednisone A MyLupusTeam member shared how tricky it can be to pinpoint the cause: "I've been on mycophenolate for almost a year. My hair thinned tremendously, but I don't know if the root cause was lupus, hydroxychloroquine, my thyroid, or mycophenolate since hair loss can be a side effect of all of the above."
If hair loss is a concern, talking to a rheumatologist is the best step. They may be able to adjust a treatment plan or recommend ways to manage it. The good news is that medication-related hair loss is often temporary and can reverse once the medication is changed.
August 21
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