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Hair loss prevention

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Onwards75 · 26/10/2025 17:54

Hey,

I started the WeGovy injections recently. Been coming across posts online recently about the jabs causing hair loss. I’m very susceptible to hair loss so I want to try prevent that before it becomes something I need to treat.

Has anyone experienced hair loss from the jabs, if so, how did you treat it and get growth back?

Does anyone have any tips on preventing hair loss? The only thing I’ve used is the scalp massager brush when I wash my hair, which apparently promotes growth. But I really want to be prepared because I’d be devastated to have another bout of thinning hair, as my hair is so fine as it is. (previously had thinning hair due to pregnancy and also stress).

Thanks

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Fromthesidelines · 03/11/2025 09:13

The evidence is beginning to emerge that GLP medications can affect the hair follicles, regardless of speed of weight loss etc Alopecia as an Emerging Adverse Effect Associated With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss: A Scoping Review - PubMed share.google/yzFO5WqndFt2hb6iS

I have been on mj since May last year. Lost slowly averaging less than a pound a week. Prioritised protein. 30 plus plants a week. Take biotin, collagen, pumpkin seed oil. Been on maintenance since May and titrating down. Now on 3.75. But have been losing hair since last summer. I think the rate may be slowing (though possibly not in percentage terms as I have so much less to lose) and I think i might be at last seeing a little bit of regrowth.

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PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 13/12/2025 06:21

I had gastric sleeve surgery 3 years ago and lost 30kgs, I had really bad hair loss like a receding hair line . 10kgs have crept back on so I’m taking the injections really slowly. I’m going to stay in 2.5mg as long as possible and be happy with 0.5kg a week.

With my gastric sleeve it took years for my hair to grow back so I’m really worried…

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 13/12/2025 07:22

It’s not a side effect of the drug, it is listed as seen in patients using it for weight loss, as it’s not seen in patients who use it for diabetes. It’s due to the weight loss itself. And is temporary, it comes back 3-6 months after weight stabilises, it is due to the shock of the weight loss on the body, not everyone gets it.

it’s one of these things, you can chose to stay fat and alleviate all risk of getting it, or you can lose the weight, and when your weight stabilises know it will come back, I lost a bit, just thinned a bit, weight stable for about eight months now, and it’s growing back, so I have the short spikey bits. I’m not remotely bothered by it, no one goes bald due to it, and I’d much rather be slim and healthy and know it’s going to be back to normal rather than fat and unhealthy.

i think as it’s listed on the leaflet, it confuses people they think it’s the drug directly causes it, it isn’t.

MrsMiagi · 13/12/2025 08:04

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 13/12/2025 07:22

It’s not a side effect of the drug, it is listed as seen in patients using it for weight loss, as it’s not seen in patients who use it for diabetes. It’s due to the weight loss itself. And is temporary, it comes back 3-6 months after weight stabilises, it is due to the shock of the weight loss on the body, not everyone gets it.

it’s one of these things, you can chose to stay fat and alleviate all risk of getting it, or you can lose the weight, and when your weight stabilises know it will come back, I lost a bit, just thinned a bit, weight stable for about eight months now, and it’s growing back, so I have the short spikey bits. I’m not remotely bothered by it, no one goes bald due to it, and I’d much rather be slim and healthy and know it’s going to be back to normal rather than fat and unhealthy.

i think as it’s listed on the leaflet, it confuses people they think it’s the drug directly causes it, it isn’t.

It is the drug. I have lost weight several times before. Never had hair loss like this. It is better for my health not to be obese so I am trying to cope with the extreme hair loss. Its a little annoying when people keep minimising my experience and telling me it isnt the drug or that i wont go bald. In my case i know its the drug and if i lose much more hair i will have bald patches. :(

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 13/12/2025 08:43

MrsMiagi · 13/12/2025 08:04

It is the drug. I have lost weight several times before. Never had hair loss like this. It is better for my health not to be obese so I am trying to cope with the extreme hair loss. Its a little annoying when people keep minimising my experience and telling me it isnt the drug or that i wont go bald. In my case i know its the drug and if i lose much more hair i will have bald patches. :(

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But it is scientifically proven it is not the drug directly. No one is minimising it, and if you’re going bald then it could be alopecia. Please see your doctor and I wish you the best of luck.

PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 13/12/2025 09:43

It’s not the drug as it’s a side effect of gastric surgery as well… it’s loosing weight too quickly which is more common on weigh loss drugs and surgery

MrsMiagi · 13/12/2025 09:49

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 13/12/2025 08:43

But it is scientifically proven it is not the drug directly. No one is minimising it, and if you’re going bald then it could be alopecia. Please see your doctor and I wish you the best of luck.

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Not alopecia thankfully. My hair loss is a side effect of MJ and I am hoping it stops very soon! I haven't seen scientific proof that it DEFINITELY doesn't cause hair loss so would be good to read what you have.
I can only go on my lived experience and others I know who have also experienced the same. Drugs affect people differently and this is the effect it had on my hair. Its not the weight loss. I have lost weight several times before

MrsMiagi · 13/12/2025 09:49

PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 13/12/2025 09:43

It’s not the drug as it’s a side effect of gastric surgery as well… it’s loosing weight too quickly which is more common on weigh loss drugs and surgery

I didnt lose weight too quickly

notnorman · 13/12/2025 10:46

It is a side effect but it does stop once you stop taking the drug.
im still losing weight but stopped mj and my hair is now growing back.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 13/12/2025 10:47

MrsMiagi · 13/12/2025 09:49

Not alopecia thankfully. My hair loss is a side effect of MJ and I am hoping it stops very soon! I haven't seen scientific proof that it DEFINITELY doesn't cause hair loss so would be good to read what you have.
I can only go on my lived experience and others I know who have also experienced the same. Drugs affect people differently and this is the effect it had on my hair. Its not the weight loss. I have lost weight several times before

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You can google and see it that way?

RollyPollyBatFace · 13/12/2025 13:49

When will people stop stating ‘ it’s not the drug’ as a Matter of total fact?

It’s a listed side effect of the drug. It IS the drug for a lot of people.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 13/12/2025 14:26

RollyPollyBatFace · 13/12/2025 13:49

When will people stop stating ‘ it’s not the drug’ as a Matter of total fact?

It’s a listed side effect of the drug. It IS the drug for a lot of people.

wben Will people stop saying it’s a listed side effect of the drug when it’s listed as witnessed in people using for weight loss. It is not a side effect of fhe drug as it is not witnessed in patients who do not use it for weight loss. It is due to the weight loss, that’s why it’s on there. And written as it is and not like the other side effects. Which are directly attributable.

people need to stop saying it’s a direct side effect of the drug and listed as such as it is not.

notnorman · 13/12/2025 15:38

It is currently being researched

DarkForces · 13/12/2025 15:45

I lost hair by the handful while in active weight loss and on mj. I'm now in maintenance and still taking mj but the loss has returned to normal so, certainly in my case, it was a side effect of sustained calorie deficit. I'd take thinner hair over being obese any day. It was starting to really impact me physically and mentally.

TheChosenTwo · 13/12/2025 15:55

Another one who lost a shit tonne of hair from about 3 months in. I believe it’s finally slowed now in the last 3 months so I had 7 months where brushing my hair yielded brush fulls of shedding. I started with very thick hair, loads of it, i now have what feels like a ‘normal’ amount of hair but it feels comparatively very thin. It looks fine, no balding temples or patches etc anywhere and the regrowth is coming. But I used MJ for my
health not my appearance and i’ll take thin hair forever if it means a healthier heart and body. It’s very personal though and I know everyone will feel differently.
I didn’t take any additional supplements (biotin, collagen etc) because after looking into it and reading what people were saying no one could give a definitive single product. I couldn’t be bothered using trial and error, it seems like you need to take them for about 6 months or something before you can notice a difference and I figured I wouldn’t know if it was working for such a long time anyway that I’d just go without and see what happened.

Sampler · 13/12/2025 17:26

I lost a fair amount of hair about 4 months into my MJ journey, which seems common for a lot of people. My hair thinned out a lot, especially around hairline. I lost weight very slowly and kept my dose very low. I did everything possible, macros, vitamins, you name it I took it. My hair seemed to slowly show signs of regrowth after about 6/7 months and I felt confident I’d turned a corner. It wasn’t back to normal but it was slightly better & it wasn’t coming out anymore when I brushed it.

Then after 14 months on MJ the loss started again, inspite of everything. I was in maintenance at this stage and not losing weight.
I couldn’t handle it so I have stopped the med to see if it starts to grown back. I lost a decent amount of weight but not an insane amount, I did everything ‘right’ and look after my hair.
I really cannot conclusively say if it’s the Med or not - no one can yet. I will know in a few months if my hair starts growing again. I intended to be on maintenance as long as possible but I don’t want to keep looking in the mirror at the thining pate.

If you look at all the Reddit boards about MJ there is a constant theme re hair loss. Hopefully we can find out if it is the med and if there’s any solution to this - it’s great being slim, but not slim & half bald 🙃

MrsMiagi · 14/12/2025 13:06

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 13/12/2025 14:26

wben Will people stop saying it’s a listed side effect of the drug when it’s listed as witnessed in people using for weight loss. It is not a side effect of fhe drug as it is not witnessed in patients who do not use it for weight loss. It is due to the weight loss, that’s why it’s on there. And written as it is and not like the other side effects. Which are directly attributable.

people need to stop saying it’s a direct side effect of the drug and listed as such as it is not.

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I only know 2 people who are on MJ for diabetes who have lost hair. Not alot of people in the grand scheme of things of course but i have no idea why people are so adamant it couldn't be the drug. Of course it could be.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 14/12/2025 14:15

MrsMiagi · 14/12/2025 13:06

I only know 2 people who are on MJ for diabetes who have lost hair. Not alot of people in the grand scheme of things of course but i have no idea why people are so adamant it couldn't be the drug. Of course it could be.

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Because scientifically it is proven not to be, and no one on the drug for reasons other than weight loss , lost any hair in trials, and there were tens Iof thousands in the trials. So either your diabetic friends lost weight, or it was something else. That caused it. Diabetes itself can cause hair loss.

so what’s scientifically proven.

weighf loss can cause temp hair loss.
diabetes can cause hair loss.
glp medications do not directly cause hair loss. There is no direct link. Note the word direct.

there is no way to stop staying what is factually correct simply as you don’t like it.

MrsMiagi · 14/12/2025 14:50

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 14/12/2025 14:15

Because scientifically it is proven not to be, and no one on the drug for reasons other than weight loss , lost any hair in trials, and there were tens Iof thousands in the trials. So either your diabetic friends lost weight, or it was something else. That caused it. Diabetes itself can cause hair loss.

so what’s scientifically proven.

weighf loss can cause temp hair loss.
diabetes can cause hair loss.
glp medications do not directly cause hair loss. There is no direct link. Note the word direct.

there is no way to stop staying what is factually correct simply as you don’t like it.

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Its nothing to do with 'not liking it'. What a weird and defensive comment.
I haven't found anything to say it is scientifically proven MJ does not cause hair loss. But I do know i have hair loss and MJ is the difference.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 14/12/2025 15:08

MrsMiagi · 14/12/2025 14:50

Its nothing to do with 'not liking it'. What a weird and defensive comment.
I haven't found anything to say it is scientifically proven MJ does not cause hair loss. But I do know i have hair loss and MJ is the difference.

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Then spend some time googling. I’m sorry I’m not being rude but it is easily accessible.

notnorman · 14/12/2025 15:12

University of Manchester are one year into a 5 year study to research this as they believe there is a link.

IrisPallida · 14/12/2025 16:00

Yeah, there is believed to be a link between MJ and hair loss over & above the effect of weight loss. This is being SCIENTIFICALLY evaluated at the moment.

It is very boring to read people bleating over and over that it is not a direct result of MJ simply because they are looking at google results generated by others repeating the same assumptions.

RollyPollyBatFace · 14/12/2025 16:45

@Daisywhatsyouranswer when you’re proved ultimately to be wrong, will you admit that?

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 14/12/2025 16:46

IrisPallida · 14/12/2025 16:00

Yeah, there is believed to be a link between MJ and hair loss over & above the effect of weight loss. This is being SCIENTIFICALLY evaluated at the moment.

It is very boring to read people bleating over and over that it is not a direct result of MJ simply because they are looking at google results generated by others repeating the same assumptions.

Can you post the link please?