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GLP-1 drugs associated with higher hair loss risk

Published 23 July 2026

A new study has found that patients with type 2 diabetes using GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), face a higher risk of clinically recorded hair loss compared to those using other common diabetes medications.

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