For many years, obesity treatment was often approached as a one-size-fits-all challenge
These medications, such as Liraglutide (Victoza) or Semaglutide (Ozempic), work by mimicking the effects of a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
M., Piccinocchi, G., Xiao, X., Sacchi, R., & Daglia, M
Peptide therapies like the ones we discussed take a complementary approach : rather than suppress appetite dramatically, they optimize the bodys metabolism and hormones to encourage fat loss and muscle retention
These topical medications, such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus, are effective in treating small patches, especially on sensitive areas like the face and neck
Expect more to emerge over the next few years due to more use