However, dont stop taking your medication until you consult with your healthcare provider.
Methotrexate
Methotrexateis the most commonly prescribed disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) for rheumatoid arthritis.
It causes hair loss in about 1% to 3% of patients.
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Leflunomide
Leflunomide is another commonly prescribed DMARD (often with methotrexate) for rheumatoid arthritis patients.
The cause of the hair loss is similar to methotrexate and occurs in about 10% of users.
(Telogen itself is a natural part of the hair growth cycle.)
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