‘Ozempic Face’ and Hair Loss: What Evidence Is There for Weight-Loss Drug Side-Effects?
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A study released this week suggests that the use of these injections may lead to hair loss. Find out what side effects have been scientifically proven or not
‘Ozempic face’ and hair loss: what evidence is there for weight-loss drug side-effects?
Research into GLP-1 medications is not always robust but complaints such as digestive problems are well known Weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have boomed in popularity, and so have reports of myriad side-effects. This week researchers have suggested GLP-1 medications could be associated with hair loss. It can be hard to keep…
Popular medicines for weakness and diabetes, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Moungharo, may have an unwanted side effect, according to a new study. It reveals that GLP-1 drugs are linked to a slight increase in hair thinning in some people. The study conducted by scientists Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania examined the electronic health records of over 35,000 adults with type 2 diabetes between 2019 and 2024. They compared patients rece…
Recent scientific research confirms that the use of popular medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity—so-called GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide)—is associated with an increased risk of hair loss. While this risk is low, knowledge of this topic can help in making informed treatment decisions, the study authors emphasize.
A study published in The BMJ links GLP-1 treatments to more hair loss than other antidiabetic drugs. A small risk, but one that is being monitored.
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