Recently, newer forms of these drugs, such as Wegovy (semaglutide), have gained widespread attention as a treatment for obesity and weight-related comorbidities
5 Pigmented Lesions of the Oral Mucosa Alfredo Aguirre, DDS, MS Faizan Alawi, DDS Jose Luis Tapia, DDS, MS Healthy oral soft tissue presents a typical pink to red hue that reflects the degree of keratinization, quantity and activity of melanocytes, vascularization, and type of submucosal tissue of distinct topographic areas
There are currently no population-based studies on Melanotan to indicate the extent of its use, however, there are reports of its increased off-label use in the UK
Digestive side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, bloating, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, belching, indigestion and more, outlined in Figure 3 of this article and Table 2 of this article
As patients lose weight, the body undergoes compensatory changes including increased production of ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") and decreased leptin levels