thinning hair

[Bagpuss2021]

it seems my hair is going thinner by the day, and I cannot find anything on the market that helps thicken it. is there anyone else in the same position and can give me some advice on what they have tried and it works.

[Neonkittie17]

Densifique by Kerastase have an excellent range but not cheap. Lasts for ages though as such quality products. If mentioning products not allowed then Admins please remove my post.

[Bagpuss2021 in reply to Neonkittie17]

ooh thanks I will have a look for that

[medway-lady]

I had this on MTX and a feeling of being set on fire and it was stopped for LEF. Then my hair returned to normal . I'm lucky as have thick hair but it came out in handfuls so I saved it to show the RA consultant and he changed meds straight away so might be worth talking to your RA team if you think its related to a medication.

[Bagpuss2021]

thanks, might be worth speaking to me consultant then.

[Deeb1764 in reply to Bagpuss2021]

Biotin pills and marine collagen capsules and within 3months my hair went from thin to lush again I stopped taking marine last month but keep the biotin going as I can see a difference

[Bagpuss2021 in reply to Deeb1764]

thanks so much

[Feank]

If on methotrexate this may be the problem? It was for me , and once I stopped it as losing hair was upsetting me, my hair loss stopped. Phew!

[CagneysMum]

I’m 59 and I began to lose a lot of hair when I started taking methotrexate 3 years ago - my hairdresser would comment how thin my hair had become and I had to change how I styled my hair. My rheumatology nurse at the time said that a lot of patients had successfully tried a supplement called Biotin (purchased from Amazon). After a couple of months this started to slow my hair loss and new hair started growing back. I stopped taking it after 12 months and instead began taking a marine collagen supplement in powder form that I stir into a cup of coffee. This is said to be good for bones, hair, teeth, nails. Over a few months this has really thickened up my hair and improved my nails (hopefully helped bones too?). My hairdresser can’t believe the difference it’s made. I recommend you discuss any supplements with your RA nurse or GP before starting to make sure they compliment your medication … but it could be worth a try if methotrexate is otherwise working well for you ? Good luck. 👍

[Bagpuss2021 in reply to CagneysMum]

thanks. I will mention those to my RA team

[trunchalobesity]

I have the same and saw a dermatologist this week.

She diagnosed androgeneric female alopecia, like male pattern baldness that will get worse.

She said no treatment on nhs but I could buy minoxidil spray but it’s life long use is required or it falls out again.

Truly depressing

Try your dr first and fingers crossed it’s something else x

[ABwn]

Mine went thin on mtx so was prescribed folic acid. Works brilliantly.

[Bagpuss2021 in reply to ABwn]

I'm not good with folic acid, makes me feel ill. Worth knowing though. thanks

[Tree57]

Hi, my methotrexate dose was increased from 15 - 20mg and then I noticed the thinning/hair falling out. I went to see a trichologist who asked for blood tests, which revealed low Iron and B12 (she said ok for body health but not hair health) she prescribed a multi vitamin tablet which includes iron, B vitamins and biotin.Natures best has a similar one. I also take collagen and try and eat more protein. Not sure which part of this list worked! but it did and Hair is much better. Good luck I know its a horrible feeling.

[Bagpuss2021 in reply to Tree57]

thanks I thinking need to speak to my RA team

[Hidden]

Hello I had the same problem and have been using Nioxin shampoo, conditioner it certainly has helped, although it is expensive.