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GlossaryLiraglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)

medication mimicking GLP-1 hormone to regulate blood sugar

Liraglutide is a medication that mimics a hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) to help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. It is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes under the brand name Victoza and for weight management under the brand name Saxenda.

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research GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Beyond Their Pancreatic Effects

59 citations, August 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.

research Dermatologic Implications of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Medications: A Comprehensive Review

February 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

GLP-1 receptor agonists can cause skin reactions, facial fat loss, and hair loss, but may help with wound healing and skin conditions.

From Evidence to Practice: Insights from the Multidisciplinary Team on the Optimal Integration of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management Services

research From Evidence to Practice: Insights from the Multidisciplinary Team on the Optimal Integration of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management Services

August 2024 in “Nutrition Bulletin”

GLP-1 receptor agonists help with weight loss but need to be combined with other treatments for best results.

research Exploring the Hair Loss Risk in Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists: Emerging Concerns and Clinical Implications

January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Newer GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide may cause hair loss.

research Improvement of Recalcitrant Folliculitis Decalvans With Tirzepatide: A Case Report

December 2024 in “Cureus”

Tirzepatide improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a man with folliculitis decalvans.

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