Hair loss after transplant, probably Tacrolimus: Anyone change meds?

Posted by hello1234 @hello1234, Mar 26, 2022

In the beginning, my hair loss seemed minimal and I took Biotin supplements. Now, approaching my 2nd anniversary for my kidney transplant, my hair is coming out in gobs. I believe it's probably the Tacronlimis. If you had this problem, what did you do to solve it? Rogaine for Women, Hairmax laser comb, change your medication, or something else? Please let me know your experience (I think I am going bald).
Many thanks!

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mannism | @mannism | 20 hours ago

In reply to @blbird33 "I have hair loss too from the Tacrolimus. What biotin shampoo do you all recommend to..." + (show)

Tacrolimus is supposed to support hair growth. That is the ointment. I never had an issue with it.

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | 14 hours ago

In reply to @mannism "Tacrolimus is supposed to support hair growth. That is the ointment. I never had an issue..." + (show)

@mannism, The tacrolimus ointment is sometimes prescribed for repigmentation due to vitiligo. When I inquired about using if for my vitiligo several years ago, my dermatologist did not want me to use it because he was concerned that it might interfere with my stable tacrolimus levels of my immunosuppressioj for my liver and kidney transplant.

If you are a transplant recipient, please check with your medical team in case there is any effect. I decided not to proceed with using it.
How is your hair growth? How lonfg have you used it, and how often?