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Hair loss/shedding in GLP-1s - useful article

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Pumpernickelbrakes · 10/11/2025 12:51

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/how-to-treat-glp-1-related-hair-loss.html

”There isn’t currently any data to suggest that the hair loss is directly caused by the medication itself. Rather, the medication causes significant and rapid weight loss, which in turn triggers something called telogen effluvium, or TE. “Telogen effluvium is a diffuse shedding that happens when a stressor pushes hair follicles from their active growth phase (anagen) into their resting phase (telogen),” explains Dr. Ashley Magovernboard-certified dermatologist and Dermstore Medical Advisory Board member. When the body is under stress, it will prioritize vital functions, adds Dr. Dendy Engelman, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist at Shafer Clinic NYC. And unfortunately, hair growth is decidedly not in that category.
This type of stress-related shedding is the same kind of hair loss that can also happen during illness, childbirth, or major surgery, explains Dr. Connie Yang, board-certified dermatologist and Dermstore Medical Advisory Board member. “Normally, only about 5 to 10 percent of scalp hairs are in telogen at any given time, so you barely notice their daily shedding,” says Magovern. “In telogen effluvium, that balance shifts dramatically. A much larger proportion of hairs prematurely enter telogen at once, which is why people see sudden, heavy shedding a few months after a trigger” — in this case, weight loss and the associated nutrient deficiencies, hormonal fluctuations, and metabolic changes that often accompany it.”

We Found Out Why Everyone’s Hair Is Falling Out While They’re on GLP-1s

The good news? It’s usually temporary and very treatable.

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/how-to-treat-glp-1-related-hair-loss.html

OP posts:
sparebooks · 10/11/2025 21:17

I feel like there’s maybe still more to be learned about this phenomenon. I experienced hair loss/telogen effluvium both times I’ve used Mounjaro, but the odd thing is that I didn’t lose much weight. Say about 10lb over 2 months each time and I was really careful about eating high protein and taking vitamin supplements.

There have been other times ie. when I did Fast800 a few years ago and lost a couple of stone in the course of 2 months- no hair loss at all.

MrsMiagi · 15/11/2025 21:36

The side effects listed on the patient leaflet now says hair loss so im not sure how it can be said its not as a result of the drug? The manufacturer believes it is or they wouldnt have added it to the side effects list. I do hope its not permanent because its not great :(

MonsterHair · 16/11/2025 13:13

Thanks for posting OP

Summerbay23 · 17/11/2025 07:02

sparebooks · 10/11/2025 21:17

I feel like there’s maybe still more to be learned about this phenomenon. I experienced hair loss/telogen effluvium both times I’ve used Mounjaro, but the odd thing is that I didn’t lose much weight. Say about 10lb over 2 months each time and I was really careful about eating high protein and taking vitamin supplements.

There have been other times ie. when I did Fast800 a few years ago and lost a couple of stone in the course of 2 months- no hair loss at all.

Agree, my opinion is it’s the medication not the weight loss. My loss averages 1.5 lb a week so not extreme and I’m experiencing hair loss.

Previously I’ve lost several stone on SW and WW and not had hair loss.

Just my experience though.

mjcosy · 17/11/2025 09:36

I don't agree, I was a very slow loser, around 2lb a month and still lost a ton of hair. I have stopped MJ now as the rate of weight loss has not been worth the price increase (although I am thankful for the 20lb I lost overall) I have also started wearing hair pieces to cover up my hair loss, but hopefully it will grow back. It's definitely a side effect and there's no reason to minimise this.

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