In clinical trials of Wegovy, alopecia was reported in about 3% of adult patients on the medication versus 1% on placebo
In summary, GLP-1RA could reduce the proliferation of effector T cells, promote the generation of Treg cells, and enhance the immunosuppressive function of Treg cells ( Figure 3 ) (91)
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I often have open conversations with patients to set expectations about what happens to their bodies as they lose weight, and how to optimize losing fat instead of muscle using the GLP-1 Diet. The key to feeling your best and achieving lasting results isnt just the medicationits also about making smart nutritional choices to support your body along the way
It more commonly affects women than men, primarily due to differences in fat, muscle, and connective tissue structure and distribution
The shortage drove many Canadian patients to compounded semaglutide, which is not subject to the same supply constraints