I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE due to hair loss similar to frontal Fibrosing alopecea and mouth ulcers. I was put on Hydroxychloroquine 200mg twice a I stopped taking it for a while as I’m sure it was making my hair loss worse but have recently gone back on it as my hair was and is still coming out.
Has anyone had similar side effects taking this drug? It does seem to help with constant mouth ulcers at the moment.
I’m told by my dermatologist and rheumatologist that my hair will never grow back where it is lost. I don’t have any scarring on my head and the rash on my nose is more consistent with Rosacea.
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I have been prescribed methotrexate. Seems okay but occasionally does make me slightly sick. But hasn't really done anything to help my joints though. Hope this is helpful
I am going through the same problem, stopped the meds and now hair loss is worst, rashes mouth ulcer. increased. Main triggers are sunlight and stress. Now back on the meds and handling stress better, things are calming down. My hair normally grows back but weak and keeps breaking.
I took this drug for less than a week and became covered in a rash head to toe, including face. Very itchy and uncomfortable. Don’t know if it’s the drug or a Lupus rash. Dr has advised to discontinue medication until rash goes, then try again. I didn’t notice a worsening in hair loss, this has been a constant in my life for about 2 yrs. So frustrating. I’m 45. I still can’t believe this is my life now. Was only diagnosed with ‘mild’ Lupus a month ago.
I have been taking this medication for over 5years now an have never had this side effect,I did loose some hair after being diagnosed with lupus,but mainly on my legs an under my arms an genital area,but thus has since grown back,so I'm not sure if mine was just through a miracle,but hopefully you will also have yours grow back,im not to sure why you was told differently,maybe it's a different type as I know there are a few different strains of lupus,hope this has help and good luck,fellow warrior 💜
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Waiting for results anxiety
Hair loss with hydroxychloroquine?
POSITIVE ANA but negative antibodies.
ulcers and inflammed gums 
Does anyone with LUPUS get reoccurring Shingles/ Herpes Zoster infections? 
