Study links popular weight-loss drugs to increased male hair loss

Filed by Elara Myst

Hair thinning has become a commonly reported concern among people taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. Until now, much of that shedding has been attributed to rapid changes in body weight, which can temporarily disrupt the hair growth cycle. New research, however, suggests there may be another factor involved: Some people could be genetically more vulnerable to hair loss associated with increased GLP-1 activity.The study found that men genetically predisposed to the mo