Research Frontier New & Potential Future Treatments The relationship between GLP-1 medications and hair is an active area of dermatologic research, and the picture is more nuanced than "GLP-1 causes hair loss." Interestingly, several case reports have also described hair regrowth or stabilization in patients on GLP-1 therapy, particularly when hair loss was originally driven by insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction, since improved glycemic control can, in some patients, benefit certain hair loss subtypes such as central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) and androgenetic alopecia
GLP-1 medications should not be taken by anyone with a personal history or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, as development of these tumors were noted during early animal studies
Anyone experiencing adverse effects should contact their GP or NHS 111 promptly, or attend A&E if symptoms are severe
In summary, close collaboration among academic researchers, industry stakeholders, and regulatory agencies will be vital for developing fit-for-purpose evaluation systems
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