Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 4 months ago

Does kevzara cause hair loss?

For my rheumatoid arthritis, I've been taking Kevzara injections for about a year now. I've started noticing significant hair thinning and loss. Could this medication be causing my hair to fall out?

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Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Kevzara is a strong biological drug for arthritis, and yes, minor hair thinning can sometimes occur as a side effect. To counter this, make sure your diet is rich in zinc and biotin through natural sources like almonds, chia seeds, and curd. Always discuss these changes with your rheumatologist.

Rahul Dev Rahul Dev Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Heavy medications like biologicals can put stress on the body, leading to temporary telogen effluvium. Keep your physical training light, focus on mobility, and ensure you are getting enough clean protein to support hair follicle recovery. Your body just needs time to adapt.

Deepa Kurian Deepa Kurian Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I have read about this happening to a few people on this medication. Try using a very mild, sulfate-free baby shampoo to avoid aggravating your scalp further.

Preeti Oberoi Preeti Oberoi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Oh sweetheart, please don't stress too much about this! Stressing will only make your hair fall out faster. Kevzara is doing wonders for your joints, right? Let's focus on that, and we can always try some gentle hair oils or hair vitamins after asking your doc.

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Santosh Kulkarni Santosh Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Since Kevzara itself is a very expensive treatment, don't waste money on costly commercial hair loss lotions or salon treatments right now. Get a basic thyroid and iron panel test done first, which is quite affordable, to rule out other reasons for hair fall. Plan your budget carefully.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Let's be direct: Kevzara can cause hair thinning in a small percentage of patients, but managing your arthritis is way more critical. Don't stop taking your dose based on online forums. Talk to your specialist and see if they can add a folic acid or biotin supplement.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined May 2026 4 months ago

My teenager was put on biologicals for autoimmune issues and we noticed some hair shedding too. It is heartbreaking to see, but we started using a satin pillowcase to reduce friction and didn't tie the hair too tight. Focus on their comfort first and keep the doctor informed.

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Gopal Prasad Gopal Prasad Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Humare parivar me ek sadasya ko rheumatoid arthritis ke liye ye injection diya gaya tha. Unke baal thode patle zaroor hue the shuruat me. Par samay ke saath jab tabiyat thik hone lagi, toh baal firse normal ho gaye, isme ghabrane ki baat nahi hai.

Shreya Iyer Shreya Iyer Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

According to the medication's clinical trial logs that I tracked, hair loss is listed as a rare but possible side effect. You might want to log your daily hair shed and check if it correlates with your injection cycle. Keep your doctor updated with these logs so they can evaluate.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Aap sote waqt thoda gunguna nariyal tel halka sa scalp pe laga sakte hain, isse fayda hoga. Lekin agar baal bohot zyada guchho me jhad rahe hain, toh khud se kuch mat kijiye. Apne doctor ke paas jaakar hi sahi salah lijiye.

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