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Skin breakouts and hair loss

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I am 19 yrs. old and I have Behcet’s. I am taking dapsone, colchicine, amitriptyline, folic acid, leflunomide,keppra, and Infliximab (every 4 weeks, 900 mg). I wanted to know if any one has random skin breakouts on their face, as well as have skin issue on your bottom. As well as hair loss. I did some research. It sounds like some of the other issues I am having - the breakouts on my face, dry skin, and the neuropathy - are likely caused by the leflunomide. I have paused taking the leflunomide because I have been loosing so much hair. It’s been really hard for me lately because I can’t control anything that happens to me and don’t every know what is causing all this. Anyone having similar skin issues and/or hair loss?

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Excess hair on the face and body ('hirsutism'), hair loss from the scalp ('alopecia') and acne are often symptoms of PCOS and caused by high levels of androgen hormones. These symptoms often cause considerable distress for those with PCOS and it is important to know that treatments are available.

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I got diagnosed with alopecia, and honestly it didn't occur to me maybe it's caused by my Behcets.