12/31/2025
GLP‑1 & Hair Loss: What You Can Do 💊🧬Noticing more hair in the shower since starting Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? You’re not alone. Many people experience temporary shedding from rapid weight loss and nutrient stress, not because the medication is directly “killing” the follicles.
Here’s how to protect your hair while you lose weight:Prioritize protein
Aim for consistent, adequate protein daily to support the hair growth cycle and reduce shedding risk.
Don’t crash diet
Extremely low calories and very rapid loss are classic triggers for telogen effluvium (stress‑related shedding).
Check key labs
Ask your provider about ferritin/iron, zinc, vitamin D, B12/folate, thyroid, and overall nutritional status—deficiencies are common in GLP‑1 users and strongly tied to hair loss.
Ease up on dose escalation
If shedding starts, talk with your prescriber about slowing titration or targeting a gentler weekly loss to reduce physiologic stress.
Support the scalp
Use gentle hair care, avoid tight styles/harsh chemicals, and discuss evidence‑based options like minoxidil if you also have pattern thinning.
Know what’s normal
Telogen effluvium usually starts 2–4 months after a major trigger and can improve over 6–12 months once the body stabilizes. ✨
Takeaway: You don’t have to choose between your weight‑loss goals and your hair. With smart nutrition, lab monitoring, and dose management, shedding can often be minimized and is frequently reversible. Save this post to review with your provider, and share it with a friend on a GLP‑1 who’s worried about their hair.
