What is suggested when it comes to FUE transplant when patients are currently on humira?

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Hi. I am currently taking humira injections every two weeks (40mg each) for rheumatoid arthritis. . Will the fue procedure require me to stop humira prior to, and after fue? I’ve read differing reports about stoppping tnf alpha blockers/inhibitors for ortho or dental surgery or gastric surgery. But there seems no clear standard on this...and I can find nothing about recommendations for hair transplant. Suspend or continue humira injections? Thank you in advance for your answers.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to speak to your surgeon about your medication(s) and conditon(s) to determine if you are a good candidate for surgery and if the treatments may or may NOT affect your hair transplant results.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

To my knowledge there is no contraindication to HT while on anti TNF agents as long as you are medically stable.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

In my opinion you should contact your Rheumatologist  and your Hair Restoration Specialist and have them both have a conversation to discuss the best option for moving forward with a hair restoration.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Patients on a biologic like Humira can have a hair transplant as long as they are healthy and have no problems associated with the drug or the condition being treated

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