Dr. Barry Dworkin

The claim that semaglutide (Ozempic) leads to temporary hair loss is not a side effect of the drug but a normal physiological response when we lose weight.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 9, 2023

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Source:
Ozempic Causing Hair Loss? Why Some People Are Shedding More Than Pounds

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