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Hair loss associated with GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic is usually temporary and caused by rapid weight loss, which disrupts the hair growth cycle. It typically starts 2-3 months after beginning treatment and can be managed through nutritional support, topical treatments, and procedures like PRP. Patience is key, as hair usually regrows within 6-12 months once the underlying cause is addressed.
Users of Ozempic, a diabetes drug that has become popular for its weight loss effects, are reporting hair loss as a side effect. Doctors explain that rapid weight loss can cause telogen effluvium, a temporary resting phase where hair stops growing but continues to shed. Hair loss is not typically permanent and can be expected to return three to six months after a shedding period. Doctors recommend checking diets for enough proteins and nutrients and getting tested for any vitamin deficiencies.
As demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic increases, users have taken to social media to share concerns that the injectable may cause hair loss. While hair loss isn't listed as a side effect of Ozempic, data makes it hard to tell. The prescribed dosage for Wegovy, a similar drug specifically prescribed for weight loss, is higher than for Ozempic and has been linked to hair loss in clinical trials. Rapid weight loss is a major stressor on the body and can lead to telogen effluvium, a condition that causes hair follicles to switch from the growth phase to the resting phase, causing hair to fall out. Nutrient deficiencies that can accompany weight loss may also contribute to hair loss. However, hair loss due to stress to the body is usually reversible once the deficiencies are corrected and the stress is relieved.
Some users of the weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic have reported experiencing hair loss, a known side effect of rapid weight loss called telogen effluvium. While not listed as a side effect for Ozempic, hair loss was reported in 3% of people in Wegovy clinical trials. The shedding usually occurs three to six months after the period of stress, but it is not a permanent situation and hair will grow back. Experts recommend avoiding severe calorie restriction, adding enough protein into diets, and getting good sleep at night.
Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, originally intended for people with Type 2 diabetes, are frequently prescribed for weight loss. However, social media groups for people taking the medications include posts about losing hair. Hair loss is not listed as a side effect of Ozempic, but in clinical trials for Wegovy, 3% of people reported hair loss, compared to 1% of people who got a placebo. Telogen effluvium, a common side effect of significant weight loss during a short period of time, is temporary and doesn’t affect everyone. Eating less while on weight loss drugs may lead to hair loss due to lack of vital nutrients, such as protein, iron, B vitamins, and zinc.
Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, originally intended for people with Type 2 diabetes, are frequently prescribed for weight loss. However, social media groups for people taking the medications include posts about losing hair. Although hair loss is not listed as a side effect of Ozempic, in clinical trials for Wegovy, 3% of people reported hair loss, compared to 1% of people who got a placebo. Hair loss during a time of stress, whether it is pregnancy, divorce or dramatic weight loss, is extremely common. The phenomenon is temporary and doesn’t affect everyone. Making sure to include enough protein, iron, B vitamins, especially biotin, and zinc could help prevent some hair shedding if malnutrition is a factor.