Hi @3kidneyshammy 😊
It's very nice to meet you! Congratulations on your recent kidney transplant!
You will not go bald, the Tacronlimis just makes your hair thin. There are alternative medications but they come with their own set of adverse effects. Tacronlimis is the favorite medication, especially for a new transplant, since it does an awesome job at preventing rejection. If for any reason you have an extreme loss of hair, make sure to report it to your transplant nephrologist doctor and they can recommend a substitute like Cyclosporine, etc. Matter of fact, the next time you speak with your transplant nurse, maybe ask to see if she recommends something benign like a biotin supplement. Some people have expressed that biotin was helpful. I didn't see a big difference. My hair is definitely a lot thinner than it was, but I am staying with Tacronlimis for now. How is your brand new transplant going so far?

Welcome to Connect, @3kidneyshammy . And congratulations on your recent kidney transplant.
I get it! that you (and other members) are concerned about the hair. I can remember when my hair and my finger nails were brittle and thinning after transplant. However, in looking back to 2009, I remember that my hair and finger nails were brittle during my pre-transplant months, but due to my circumstances, I was too bothered by other serious symptoms to realize it. After a successful liver and kidney transplant, it took almost a year for me to feel comfortable with the condition of my hair and nails again.

Your kidney transplant was only one month ago, and your body is still recovering. Speak with your transplant team about any of your questions and concerns as you continue to recover. And keep in mind that your medication are stronger during the early post transplant period, and will be adjusted by your team as time passes. Your doctors will be using your labs results to determine what is the best medicine for you. Each of us is treated as an individual.
3kidneyshammy, How is your overall recovery coming along?