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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 19 11:31am | Replies (47)
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I have a little different perspective. I believe that PMR caused my hair loss rather than the prednisone. My hair was always thin but got thinner when I got PMR. In the four months before I was diagnosed I didn't go outside my house without a baseball cap on. When I first saw the rheumatologist he put in his notes that I had alopecia. Since I've been on prednisone I will go out without a hat since my hair does more or less cover my head with no areas where you see a lot of scalp.
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@linda7
I found that I have 3 reasons for my hair loss: My thyroid function, low estrogen after quitting my HRT( took for 10 years!) and finally, steroids and prednisone.
I was told by a dermatologist to use minoxidil (rogaine) but that I would have to use it continuously.
So I use hair care products that give the illusion of thicker, fuller hair—Nioxin shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. I use the #4 line for colored hair with progressed thinning. I feel it does make enough of a difference for me.
You can find it a your beauty salon or at ULTA beauty supply.