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Hair loss after transplant, probably Tacrolimus: Anyone change meds?
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Hello, I can relate to your issue. It is very frustrating (to say the least). Ive been on Tacro for 11 years & this last year Ive began to see my scalp quite clearly. My hair is baby fine anyway.
I tried Nioxin shampoo and that helped a bit. Biotin made it worse in my experience, although it may be helpful for you. I use the sprinkle on hair fibers & that looks more natural. It definitely is a noted side effect of this drug (all over internet) but there are few other choices that we have. I have purchased a long hair topper now to try out. I am opposed to full on wigs. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
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Hi, @2dogparent. Welcome to Connect. So, I read that you’ve been on tacrolimus for 11 years. Is that because you are a transplant recipient, or perhaps for another condition? I’ve been on it for 13 years because of my transplant. (Liver and kidney).
My hair was thinning after my transplant, but it has been doing well and continues to do so. I guess I inherited my mom’s genes instead of my dad’s! I also choose to use gentle hair products and do not color or get perm.
I am curious whether your current hair thinning is a sudden occurrence? Although it is a side effect of Tacrolimus, there can be other causes like the
result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Although more common in men, anyone can lose hair on their head. Have you considered any of these as possible causes? Has there been a recent change in your medication dosage or blood level ?