More than a thousand cases of hair loss have been reported to the US drug-safety database for GLP-1 medicines as a group, and it is listed as a side effect on the approved label of the related Lilly drug tirzepatide, and has been reported in trials of others in the class
For most people, the optimal approach is to use the abdomen as the primary site and the thighs as the secondary rotation sites
Further population studies are needed
More robust trials are needed to determine who may benefit, which medicine works best, and what the long-term mental health effects may be
Genetic predispositions, environmental factors, and nutritional variables all impact it
Consult healthcare professionals for guidance and to address any potential health and safety concerns