Experiencing hair loss on Ozempic? Doctors explain real reason behind it

Using Ozempic and noticing unexpected hair loss? Experts explain the real reason behind hair fall, whether it’s caused by the drug or rapid weight loss, and what you can do to prevent it.

New Delhi: Ozempic helps many people control diabetes and lose weight, but more users now see extra hair falling out. Online posts and chats show stories of people finding more hair in brushes, on pillows, and in showers after starting Ozempic, which has semaglutide. Bariatric surgeon Dr Neha Shah while taking NDTV, says fast weight loss stresses the body on nutrition, making hair roots rest early. People call this “Ozempic hair loss.” They wonder if the drug hurts hair roots directly or if other things cause it. Tests show hair loss in just 3-5 per cent of users, but stories say up to one-third of fast weight losers face it.

Experts like skin doctor Dr Sharmatha from SIMS Hospital say poor food intake matters a lot, causing hair loss from nutrition lack during big body changes. This scares many people, but knowing true causes can calm fears and help take right steps. Hair fall from Ozempic comes from body shock to quick changes, not drug poison. This blog shares doctor views on Ozempic hair fall causes with science proof to clear myths.

Not Ozempic, but rapid weight loss

Fast weight loss causes most hair fall in Ozempic users. It leads to telogen effluvium, a short-term shed where hair roots rest too soon. Normally, 85-90 per cent of head hair........

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