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

I had a transplant 4 months ago, and my kidney is working fine, but I have had many other complications. To name a few, Covid, BK, virus, blood clots, and neutropenia. I’m still able to go about my daily life, for now, and I feel good, but I am losing my hair too. I take Biotin, Calcium, D3, multiple vitamins and eat pumpkin seeds. I don’t know if this will help, but we shall see.

@deakinoh, I don't color my hair, but others do and have expressed their concerns and have also shared their experiences. You will want to read what others have shared in this discussion. It is a short one, and you can easily read the posts in order from the beginning:

Can I color my hair after transplant?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hair-dye-after-transplant/

Have you colored your hair since your transplant?

Thanks for the shampoo/ conditioner information. It’s forth a try. I also color my hair. I suppose that doesn’t help.

My hair was FRIED for months after transplant and then I lost most of it for about a year. Once I was just down to my tacro dose it seemed to grow back better than it had been in many years. Just be patient. Your body is still recovering and is using the nutrients for the most important healing first. You’ve been through something very huge. Give your body time to recover ❤️

@deakinoh, I also had thinning hair after my transplant, and took biotin after talking to the dermatologist during my return to Rochester for my 1st follow-up appointment at Mayo. My hair dresser also recommended using a gently shampoo and conditioner that she supplied for her cancer patients. So in addition to the gently combing and brushing, that is something that you might want to consider.
I also had damaged fingernails after transplant. They had turned paper thin beforehand and they grew out afterwards. So I had old ones growing out, and new ones coming in. The doctor also said biotin is good for nails.

Have you noticed a change in your hair texture?

I started the Biotin a couple of weeks ago. I’m trying be gentle when washing and brushing. I hope you continue to see less hair loss.
Blessings

My hair loss didn’t start until 6 months post kidney transplant (May 20, 2022). It’s not bad but is still troublesome. Ladies, keep the faith. It’s totally out of our hand. I’m thankful, grateful and blessed
Merry Christmas

I’m five months post liver. About six weeks ahead I started losing a lot of hair. The team put me on Biotin and within two weeks I could see a difference that the hair was
not falling out as much.

Also had hair loss right after transplant. A lot but it stopped within a few weeks.

Thanks for the information. I am going to start Biotin. Good luck to you on your journey. This is all new to me so it helps to hear someone else’s journey.

Thanks for the information and encouragement. I found it strange that I started losing hair at six months and not earlier. I am going to start the biotin. Have a great day!