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GlossaryGLP-1 receptor agonists

mimic a hormone to regulate blood sugar and promote fullness

GLP-1 receptor agonists are a class of medications that mimic the action of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone, which helps regulate blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin secretion and inhibiting glucagon release. They are commonly used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and can also promote weight loss by slowing gastric emptying and increasing feelings of fullness.

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research Risk of Alopecia Areata with Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss

February 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

GLP-1 agonists may increase the risk of hair loss.

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 Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor and Proglucagon Expression in Mouse Skin

37 citations, March 2006 in “Regulatory Peptides”

Mice skin has components that could help with hair growth and might be used for diabetes treatment.

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 Editor's Highlights: September 2024

August 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

New therapies and treatments for hair disorders, especially in curly hair, show promise.

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