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While GLP-1 medications can independently cause hair changes and the broader topic of GLP-1 hair loss is worth exploring, sudden hair shedding combined with the other signs above suggests a severe protein and caloric deficit that is affecting all protein-dependent tissues, not just muscles
Men typically have more muscle mass to preserve, making this consideration particularly relevant
The authors thank Frohar Mirzai for genotyping assistance and Nicholas Thomas-Low for unparalleled histological assistance
Across preclinical work, the most consistent signals are Remodeling of the extracellular matrix, including collagen and elastin pathways Anti inflammatory actions and modulation of oxidative stress markers Support for repair processes in tissue and skin models Human clinical data exist, but they are limited in size and quality
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