Geeta Murthy Geeta Murthy Asked 8 months ago

Can remicade cause hair loss?

My neighbor takes Remicade for her autoimmune condition, and she's been complaining about hair loss recently. Could her medication be the reason, or is it likely something else entirely?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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I have been taking Remicade infusions for over a year now. Personally, I did notice some thinning of my hair after a few months, but it eventually got better. I cannot say if it happens to everyone, so definitely ask your doctor.

Sneha Patil Sneha Patil Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Actually yaar, my aunt was on this and she also complained about hair fall. It was quite stressful for her. But her doctor said it could also be due to the disease flare-up itself and not just the medicine. You should check with your doc.

Vijay Sharma Vijay Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Infusions are already very expensive, and dealing with side effects like hair loss means spending more on dermatologist consultations and extra tests. Before buying costly hair oils, ask your treating doctor to run a basic blood test to check if it's just a vitamin deficiency.

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Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, hair loss is a reported side effect for some people on biologics, though it's not very common. I track all my symptoms on a health app and noticed some shedding during flare-ups too. Definitely discuss this with your specialist to rule out other factors.

Megha Nair Megha Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Losing hair while already dealing with a painful chronic illness is emotionally very tough, I completely understand how you feel. It feels like your body is failing you on multiple fronts. Please speak to your doctor, they can reassure you and find a solution.

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Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Don't get too worried and buy expensive shampoos. If the hair fall started right after your infusions, just mention it to your doctor during your next visit. They might suggest simple vitamin supplements that work nicely.

Kiran Bala Kiran Bala Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

For mild hair fall, a gentle scalp massage with warm coconut oil can help soothe things ghar pe. But since you are on a strong medication like Remicade, please do not try self-remedies if the hair loss is severe. Ask your doctor first.

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