I am 48 yr old female. I have RA and one month after taking Arava, my hair starting falling out. My Rheumy said it was the worst case she'd ever seen. I quit taking it, too a 12 day dose of Cholestyramine. And 3 1/2 months later since doing the "clean out", my hair is still just falling out. There are some baby hairs starting to grow back, but there are also clear bald patches with absolutely nothing.The nape of my neck is bald, as is almost halfway up my head in the back. I have always had very, very thick hair(I'm of Latino background) How long before my hair really starts growing back?