For some GLP-1 consumers, rapid weight loss can trigger a temporary shedding phase, clinically known as telogen effluvium, pushing follicles prematurely into their resting stage, often surfacing 2-3 months after the initial weight drop begins. A systematic review published in Cureus found that GLP-1 receptor agonists have been associated with several dermatological side effects, including increased alopecia a side effect that has already been linked to real emotional and identity impact for patients (Alsuwailem et al., 2025)
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Major exogenous causative factors are infections, intake of particular substances, and radiation, while endogenous factors are mainly sex and genetic disposition (Figure 1)
