“…I think he is so pleased that my scalp has cleared on Bimzelx he is minimizing other side effects, just offering me other meds to combat the side effects.”

Oh, how I understand this.

While hair loss is, to my knowledge, only indicated for methotrexate (at a higher percentage for those with scalp psoriasis), results, as they say, vary. My hair does grow back between these irritating small infections, but fever also causes hair loss, 2-3 months after it resolves. I feel like I’m on this vicious cycle, and I want off.

Stress also causes hair loss too, of course, and many of us on these drugs have stress up the wazoo. Controlling stress is super important for both inflammation and hair loss, so that’s something I work on every single day.

Fatigue is also tough to deal with, as stress exacerbates this as well. Good sleep is so important, and elusive, too. I found yoga moves for sleep on YouTube that gently stretch and relax the body. It helps, as does a magnesium supplement and a cup of sleep tea before bed. I fall into a nice, relaxed state, and wake once during the night, but always fall back to sleep.

I’m glad we connected here, Rashida. Seems like you and I share many of the same concerns.