Does hydroxychloroquine cause hair loss?

Don't start stopping your prescribed medication or buying random anti-hairfall serums based on internet reviews. Hydroxychloroquine is usually for autoimmune issues and stopping it abruptly can cause a massive flare-up. Verify your symptoms with your rheumatologist first.

I started this medication a month ago for my joint pains and recently my comb is full of hair. Did anyone else experience this kind of shedding in the beginning? I am so anxious about going bald, please share if it gets better over time.

Yes, hair thinning is a known but less common side effect of HCQS. You need to weigh the benefits of managing your autoimmune disease against the hair issues. Talk to your doc, they can easily add a hair supplement or tweak the treatment plan.

These strong modern medicines often heat up the body and cause some hair fall. While you must follow your doctor's orders, you can try gently applying lukewarm coconut oil mixed with a few curry leaves to soothe the scalp. Don't worry too much, stress only increases hair loss.

Waking up with hair on my pillow and joint pain in my knees is my current reality. Honestly, this medicine does have hair thinning as a rare side effect, but going off it might make your joints scream. Talk to your doc before you end up sleeplessly worrying about both!

I tried onion juice, amla paste, and everything under the sun, but drug-induced hair fall doesn't easily stop with home remedies. If it is indeed the HCQS, only your doctor can help by managing the dose. Use a mild shampoo for now and avoid any harsh chemical treatments.

I have PCOS and already deal with hair thinning, so I understand how scary any medicine-related hair loss can be. But since this is a heavy prescription drug, it is best not to make any self-assumptions. Be gentle with your hair care and discuss this directly with your specialist.

In medical literature, hydroxychloroquine can occasionally cause mild hair thinning or color changes in a small percentage of patients. My doctor explained that sometimes it is the underlying autoimmune condition (like Lupus) itself causing the hair fall, rather than the medicine. Proper blood tests will clarify this.

Any new symptom after starting a long-term drug should be reported to your doctor immediately. Do not try to treat it at home or ignore it. It is always better to get a clinical evaluation to be 100% safe.