Hair loss can occur after treating diabetic ketoacidosis, especially with rapid weight loss and high soft drink intake.
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January 2024 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” November 2025 in “Journal of Diabetes Investigation” Dapagliflozin improved blood sugar control in a man with Werner syndrome without side effects.
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January 2015 in “Hormones” Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.
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September 2024 in “Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy” GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicidal events and hair loss compared to other diabetes drugs.
May 2021 in “Letters in Applied NanoBioScience” Pranlukast and mirabegron may work as new diabetes drugs.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Empagliflozin helps heal diabetic wounds in rats by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
November 2024 in “Circulation” GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicide and hair loss, but no strong evidence links them to these issues.
April 2026 in “Research Square” Dapagliflozin helps protect heart cells under stress by improving mitochondrial function and reducing cell damage.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Liraglutide with metformin reduces body fat and improves blood sugar control better than metformin and inositol in women with prediabetes.
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January 2017 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
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January 2025 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” SGLT2 inhibitors may help manage PCOS symptoms effectively.
February 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GLP-1 agonists may increase the risk of hair loss.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP agonists may increase the risk of hair loss.
September 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” GLP-1 receptor agonists may help manage and prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
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December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.
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September 2025 in “Biomolecules” The effect of GLP-1 RAs on erectile function is unclear and needs more research.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 58 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pioglitazone may help treat lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Metformin and liraglutide improved symptoms of HAIR-AN syndrome in a child.
February 2026 in “JAAD International” 20 citations
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December 2017 in “Cardiovascular diabetology” Linagliptin slows down premature aging in certain mice.
May 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” Incretin-based drugs for obesity often cause gastrointestinal issues, with tirzepatide having the most reports.
April 2026 in “Open MIND” GLP-1 medications can cause skin and muscle issues, but treatments like ultrasound and PRP can help.
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September 2019 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Linagliptin may cause hair loss and skin blisters.
September 2023 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” The FDA approved Litfulo® for treating severe alopecia areata in people aged 12 and older.
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November 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” A patient's hair loss may be linked to their diabetes medication, Sitagliptin.
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