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Are Toradol And Plaquenil The Cause For Hair Loss?
I have RA and I use IM Toradol 60 mg for flares. I started to use approx 2 injections weekly since January or so , some weeks none at all some weeks up tp 3 x weekly. I am starting to loose my hair could the Toradol be the culprit? I also take Plaqunel daily as well, is it the combination? Thanks....for your advice.
Mon, 2 Dec 2019
Hi,
It seems like you are using these drugs for autoimmune disorder like rheumatoid arthritis etc and keeping the history of hair fall in ckeck, it is one of the associated complication of the disease itself than its treatment. Flares should be controlled to avoid repeated hair falls. Dermatologist review to look for any local causes like alopecia areata etc may be done.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
It seems like you are using these drugs for autoimmune disorder like rheumatoid arthritis etc and keeping the history of hair fall in ckeck, it is one of the associated complication of the disease itself than its treatment. Flares should be controlled to avoid repeated hair falls. Dermatologist review to look for any local causes like alopecia areata etc may be done.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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