The Impact of GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications on Hair Health: What Salon Clients Need to Know As GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro gain popularity for medical weight loss, more clients are arriving at Creations Hair Salon with concerns about hair thinning and unexpected shedding
Clinical trial data show that gastrointestinal adverse effectsincluding nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfortoccur in 20-50% of patients initiating GLP-1 therapy, with rates varying by specific agent and dose
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