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September 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that semaglutide significantly reduced body weight in almost 80% of obese PCOS patients unresponsive to lifestyle changes, often normalizing menstrual cycles with few side effects.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study highlights a potential association between semaglutide, a diabetes medication, and increased reports of hair loss, with researchers calling for more rigorous clinical trials to confirm and better understand the risk.
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August 2025 This study found that GLP-1 receptor agonists show potential for improving psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa by reducing inflammation and lesion severity, but they also pose dermatological risks such as alopecia and injection site reactions.
July 2026 in “Preprints.org” 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.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study reviews the role of semaglutide in obesity management, emphasizing its substantial weight-loss and metabolic benefits in diverse patients, with a focus on its mechanisms, dosing, efficacy, and safety.