Medication side effects affect self-esteem, adherence, and long-term disease control. The Arthritis Foundation notes that DMARDs can cause hair and nail changes.

What’s happening

When people feel discouraged by their appearance, medication adherence often drops—leading to costly flare cycles.

Sally’s emotional moment

She shared:

“My hair was thinning… now I’m seeing baby hairs grow back.”
— Sally Figueroa

A sign that healing was occurring.

What you can do

• Track subtle improvements weekly.
• Discuss cosmetic side-effect management.
• Ask pharmacists about affordable supportive products.

What to avoid

• Stopping medication abruptly.
• Assuming visible changes mean treatment failure.

How to move forward

Self-perception matters. Confidence encourages adherence—and adherence prevents costly complications.

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Arthritis Foundation — DMARD Side Effects https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/disease-modifying-antirheumatic-drugs

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