To the Editor.— The recent letters of Drs Goette and Odom ( Arch Dermatol 111:930, 1975; JAMA 235:476, 1975) regarding hair loss during rapid weight loss deserve comment. Over the past four years, we have been investigating the metabolism of modified fasting. We 1 and others 2 have ob...
Hair loss has been reported with these medicinesafter rapid weight loss, but it does not appear to be a common or permanent side effect. Not everyone will experience hair loss with Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound. Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are both approved by t...
rapid weight loss or extreme dietingThese events typically precede the hair loss by around 3 months.Scientists call the hair loss that results from these stressful events telogen effluvium. As the name suggests, the characteristic of this condition is that the hair follicles simultaneously transition ...
Normal hair loss (50-100 hairs a day) is gradual. Sudden unexplained loss is not normal. Events which can trigger hair loss include pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, severe emotional stress, rapid or profound weight loss, thyroid disorders, pituitary problems, malnutrition, iron deficiency, lack o...
and iron deficiencies. Although it is more controversial, some believe that vitamin D deficiency contributes. Vegetarians and vegans, as well as people with bowel problems that affect their ability to absorb nutrients are also at an increased risk of hair loss. Rapid weight loss can also cause ...
Available literature identified some potentially modifiable contributors to hair loss post-MBS, including micronutrient or macronutrient deficiencies, psychological factors, and rapid postoperative weight loss may be associated with postoperative hair loss. Accordingly, potential strategies to prevent or ...
Sudden weight loss(crashdieting) Surgery Severe illness Severe emotional stress or loss None of these need to be life-threatening, nor does hair loss usually follow them. (Moreover, it can happen after onepregnancy, but not the next.) But when the hair falls out, it's all over the place...
In addition to treating hair loss, there are other things you can do to help manage it. First, it's important to maintain your weight, as both rapid weight loss and obesity can negatively impact hair loss. You should also avoid a Westernized diet high in fat and sugar and eat plenty of...
Sudden weight loss(crashdieting) Surgery Severe illness Severe emotional stress or loss None of these need to be life-threatening, nor does hair loss usually follow them. (Moreover, it can happen after onepregnancy, but not the next.) But when the hair falls out, it's all over the place...
There are several causes of hair loss and hair thinning in women. The most likely cause depends on your age and the pattern of hair loss. Here’s what you need to know.