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Has Anyone Noticed A Hair Loss Issue Since Being On MG Meds Or Just Thinking Hair Loss Is An Issue With MG?

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Houston, TX

I just this past week I noticed i have lost hair on my head. Three years ago I lost almost all my eyelashes but never attributed it to MG. Since i know now that is when MG basically began I’m wondering if the other hair loss is connected. Any comments on your experiences would be greatly appreciated.

August 1
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Hair loss can be associated with both myasthenia gravis (MG) and certain thyroid conditions that often coexist with MG. For instance, both Graves' disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which are common in people with MG, can cause hair loss or brittle hair. If you are experiencing hair loss, it might be helpful to discuss Show Full Answer

Hair loss can be associated with both myasthenia gravis (MG) and certain thyroid conditions that often coexist with MG. For instance, both Graves' disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which are common in people with MG, can cause hair loss or brittle hair. If you are experiencing hair loss, it might be helpful to discuss this with your doctor to determine if it is related to your MG medications or a thyroid issue.

August 1
A MGteam Member

My hair loss started when I took the Johnson & Johnson vaccine back in 2020. I lost most of my hair in the front. It has grown back but it's so thin. I used to have thick hair. Some medications will take hair out also.

October 7
A MGteam Member

I did a quick google- with thymus issues hair loss has been correlated per below

Alopecia areata is an infrequent but possible association with myasthenia gravis (MG). (Neurology Journals) A study found that 3% of MG patients had alopecia areata, and that the frequency increased to 17% for patients with a thymoma

There could be a range of things impacting hair loss including possibly other diseases and medications. This is good question for your Neurologist when you see next.

October 6
A MGteam Member

My wife seems to be loosing hair. I have not yet connected it with MG.

August 2
A MGteam Member

If I would quit worrying about it I would be losing less hair! I researched hair loss and came up with the number one product from Tea Tree. They make shampoos and conditioners so I’ll let you know in thirty days if it works as quite a few doctor sites support this product without pushing to purchase it. I think that is what impressed me. Whether they were leading dermatologists or MDs they were not selling the product, just talking about it along with other products.

August 1

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