Researchers are not exactly sure what the mechanism is, but common triggers for telogen effluvium may include: a serious or chronic, debilitating illness or infection major physical trauma childbirth major surgery high fever hormone imbalances (like low or high thyroid) or androgen excess rapid or extreme weight loss nutritional or vitamin deficiencies that require supplementation (iron, zinc, vitamin D deficiency) psychological or emotional stress certain medications Nutritional deficiencies, low protein or caloric intake and a sudden change in eating habits can worsen the possibility of hair shedding due to rapid weight loss with these medications
This hormone is responsible to signal the body to release insulin to lower the blood sugar
By making appetite control and lifestyle changes more achievable, the treatment helps alleviate daily stress related to food and habits
Factors like your medical history, potential side effects, insurance coverage, and how your body responds to treatment all play a role
therefore, it is too early to predict if GLP-1s will provide benefit for patients with these conditions