New-Onset Alopecia Is Significantly Higher with Tirzepatide Than with Semaglutide, Even After Weight-Loss Matching

    July 2026 in “ Preprints.org ”
    Adhikaar Marwaha, AJ Venkatakrishnan, Karthik Murugadoss, Venky Soundararajan

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    Studysummary In this observational study, researchers found that new users of tirzepatide experienced a higher incidence of alopecia compared to semaglutide users over a 12-month period, with increased risk persisting even when accounting for achieved weight loss and treatment duration.
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