July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” GLP-1RA medications may increase the risk of hair loss, especially in non-diabetic people.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study provides a narrative review suggesting GLP-1 receptor agonists could optimize metabolic health before conception in women with PCOS, but not necessarily improve fertility outcomes, emphasizing individualized use and the need for further research to confirm their reproductive benefits and safety.
May 2026 in “Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern” This narrative review explores current evidence on GLP-1 receptor agonists and hair-related conditions, noting reports of both hair regrowth and potential associations with telogen effluvium.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review suggests weak associations between GLP-1 receptor agonists and increased reports of hair loss, particularly with semaglutide and tirzepatide, while cases of hair regrowth were also occasionally documented.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists, specifically liraglutide, dulaglutide, and semaglutide, had a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia, while those on exenatide showed increased odds for both androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.