Zepbound and Hair loss
I have been on Zepbound for about a year and I am experiencing hair loss/thinning. I have been taking 5,000 Biotin, but still happening. Anyone else experience this and what has helped you?
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@cocobean603 I have been on zepbound for a year, as well. I have experienced hair loss over a period of time, not relating it to the zepbound. WOW! I have been at a loss trying to figure out what is going on. I will definitely talk to my doctor in February. Thank you for posting. Had no idea.
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3 ReactionsTry a hair oil called Vegamour. It is a little pricey but works amazingly!!
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3 ReactionsI started zepbound 2.5 in March 2025. Around July, I started losing hair. In December, that stopped and I now 2 months later have lots of visible new growth hairs all over. My derm said no to biotin (an expensive way to do nothing) and suggested minoxidil topical 3x/week. I did not start the minoxidil as I wanted to give it a little more time. What I did believe stopped the hair loss and started new growth was a slow down in rate of weight loss and daily protein shakes (started that around September). I have lost about 60 lbs and am stabilizing around that number. I only went to Zep 5 mg and no higher.
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3 ReactionsSame here. Trying to find resolution. Someone suggested minoxidi tropical, 3x/week. Have not tried yet, will talk to doctor my next visit.
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2 ReactionsI, too, am experiencing hair loss. Handfuls. Similar to the loss that occurred during course of treatment involving interferon. In that case, hair came back once treatment ceased. With Zepbound, I started in May 2025. It is now February 2026 and I have lost 57 pounds. Hair loss is relatively recent, in the last few months. Thanks to those who have shared their experience and advice.
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1 ReactionIt is temporary . You find that in someone who lost a lot weight on low calorie diet without GLP-1 too.
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