Hair Loss in Patients on Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists: Understanding Risks and Managing Outcomes

    June 2026 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Bianca Maria Piraccini, Sergio Vañó-Galván, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi … V. Mengeaud
    Studysummary In this commentary, the authors discuss emerging evidence primarily from pharmacovigilance data and retrospective studies indicating a potential association between GLP-1 receptor agonists, like semaglutide and tirzepatide, and hair loss, although causality remains unproven, prompting recommendations for patient monitoring and further research.
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