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What Causes Excessive Hair Loss While On Methotrexate?

I have RA and I have to decide on treatments. Humira or remicade. My concern is which of them has more of a side effect of hair loss. When I was on methotrexate I started losing hair and other side effects. So I am concerned of that happening again
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Yes,these medication may cause such side effects and it should improve after these are stopped. there are. I other options to have your hair back.
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What Causes Excessive Hair Loss While On Methotrexate?

Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. Yes,these medication may cause such side effects and it should improve after these are stopped. there are. I other options to have your hair back. I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.