Xeljanz 2 month update: My fiancé's progress

I just wanted to give everyone an update on my fiancé's progress while taking Xeljanz. My fiancé has had alopecia for the past 2 years. When she first started taking Xeljanz she had no eyebrows or eyelashes, and about 80% hair loss on her scalp. After taking 5 mgs twice a day for the past 2 months she has started to have regrowth on her eyelashes and eyebrows.
Please keep in mind they are not terminal hairs yet, but it is a huge start considering she had none. This is a great sign that she is responding to the medicine. Although she has not noticed any regrowth on her scalp as of now, the hair that she does have has not been fallen out since starting Xeljanz

We both continue to stay positive and optimistic.

Please contact me if you have any question I would be glad to help out in anyway that I can.

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Permalink Reply by Giusep on March 16, 2015 at 7:14pm
Good Luck Merry, I wish you all the best.
Permalink Reply by Giusep on March 16, 2015 at 7:12pm
She was able to get it prescribed, Lucky her insurance covered it. Message me if you want any info on the doctor in nyc.
Permalink Reply by Chubs on March 21, 2015 at 6:26am
My 18 year old son just started the drug yesterday- hoping for some regrowth- will keep you posted if we see any progress
Permalink Reply by Giusep on March 21, 2015 at 5:06pm

Yes please do.  Good luck to your son. I wish him all the best!

Permalink Reply by Chubs on March 22, 2015 at 12:49pm
Thank you
Permalink Reply by Chapstick on March 22, 2015 at 12:42pm
I am in week 5 of the Columbia trial and have regrowth the on 100% of my head (I was 85%-90% bald before the trial. Also have fuzzy eyebrows and baby lashes forming. No regrowth on arms or legs yet that I can see. So far have had tremendous results with zero side effects. I am on 5mg of Xeljanz 2x/day.
Permalink Reply by Chubs on March 22, 2015 at 12:50pm
Wonderful news hoping we see the same- all the best!!!!
Permalink Reply by Chapstick on March 22, 2015 at 12:52pm
Here is a picture as of today.
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Permalink Reply by Julie on March 22, 2015 at 6:06pm
That is so awesome!! When did you first notice hair growth? I've been on xeljanz for two and a half weeks and haven't noticed anything yet but I know it takes time. Thanks for sharing!
Permalink Reply by Chapstick on March 22, 2015 at 7:03pm
Julie,I noticed small white hairs around the beginning of the third week and they have progressively spread and turned to my natural hair color.
Permalink Reply by Giusep on March 22, 2015 at 8:55pm

Wow that's amazing!!!! I am so happy for you. Thanks for posting the pic.

My fiancé noticed a new patch of regrowth on the side of her head.

Permalink Reply by kimberj on March 22, 2015 at 6:51pm

Amazing!! Congrats on your regrowth.

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