I have been on Remicade for Crohns since 2009. Each time I have a treatment I have the predictable side effects: fatigue, headache, not thinking clearly for about 24 hrs. I love being healthy and am so thankful for this medication but my hair loss is awful. When I first started it I stopped up the shower drain. Now it seems bad the days after the infusion but then slows down. I can't tell if I have new growth replacing it. Has anyone else with this side effect had the hair loss stop or get better? I am using Rogaine for Women though my dermatologist said I could use men's Rogaine it makes my scalp itch terribly. Any suggestions to help this problem? I am taking am taking 5000mg of Biotin in a Hair and Nails supplement I bought at Costco (it has other vitamins too).
Hair Loss and Remicade
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sorry to hear this, my friend came off infliximab because of the hair loss, i have noticed more down the plug hole when i shower, the other day my daughter pulled my hair (i was tickling her) and a big chunk came out in her hand and it didnt really hurt but was worried about how easily it came out in her hair!
I am so healthy I will wear a wig before I give it up. But because of hot flashes I hope it doesn't come to that! I am trying shampoos,Rogaine, supplements. I will let you know if anything helps. The most recent addition is a shampoo change and increasing my supplements.
