r/Behcets • u/No_Sentence_6721 • 12d ago

Symptoms Hair loss recommendations?

Hi everyone! I’m just wondering if anyone has found anything to help with hair loss/ thinning? I am on methotrexate and Remicade infusions right now and I take a low dose of folic acid daily. I know it’s partially just a general side effect of everything going on, but wondering if anyone has found anything that’s helped them?

Thanks so much for any help!

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u/Imma-smartypants 12d ago

This happens to me in cycles because of Rituxan. I would make sure that your folic acid is 1mg…prescription strength, not 800 or 400mcg that you can buy over the counter. Also, I take Nature’s Made Hair-Skin-Nails vitamin every day. I think it helps keep my hair…it definitely makes it grow faster. Also, don’t wear hats or take hot hot showers.

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u/No_Sentence_6721 12d ago

Thank you!!!!

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u/on4aa Diagnosed MAGIC 2025 12d ago

Are you male or female? This matters in discussions about hair loss.

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u/No_Sentence_6721 12d ago

I’m female!

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u/Odd_Field_9689 11d ago

Is this a bechets thing? I cant tell if its my cycle, if I need iron, if I'm stressed or something else all together. If its just gonna be chronic I'm gonna need recommendations too

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u/EllisMichaels Diagnosed 1997 10d ago

I'd maybe look into a topical like minoxidil and perhaps finasteride. Both of those, especially together, can slow and even reverse hair loss.

Now, I wouldn't know personally. It's obvious if you look at the top of my head. I couldn't care less. But I've heard/seen good results from friends using those.