{"id":245527,"date":"2025-07-07T15:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/245527\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:00:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:00:11","slug":"doctor-reveals-upsetting-mounjaro-side-effect-affecting-one-in-20-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/245527\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor reveals ‘upsetting’ Mounjaro side effect affecting one in 20 patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

A growing number of people taking the diabetes and weight loss medication Mounjaro are reporting an unexpected side effect: temporary hair shedding. <\/p>\n

This phenomenon, dubbed “Mounjaro hair,” has become a concern for some users of tirzepatide, the drug’s active ingredient, a GP told GB News.<\/p>\n

The medication helps manage type 2 diabetes and supports weight reduction by prolonging feelings of fullness and reducing food intake. But as it continues to gain popularity, a slew of side effects have been reported in connection with the drug, with reports of hair loss becoming increasingly common. <\/p>\n

The latest clinical trials have shown that hair loss affects approximately one in twenty people taking tirzepatide.<\/p>\n

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Hair loss affects approximately one in twenty people taking tirzepatide<\/p>\n

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While not officially recognised as a direct side effect of the medicine, the condition has gained enough attention to earn its nickname among medical professionals.<\/p>\n

However, GP Dr Asimah Hanif emphasised that the shedding occurs primarily due to the body’s response to quick weight changes. <\/p>\n

“Hair thinning can be upsetting, but it\u2019s often just a sign your body is going through a change,” the expert told GB News. <\/p>\n

“Losing weight too quickly makes hair loss more likely,” she revealed. Maintaining a gradual, steady weight loss pace rather than rapid reduction is therefore crucial.<\/p>\n

Rapid weight loss can shock the system, causing more hair follicles to enter a resting phase, which leads to increased shedding several months later.<\/p>\n

Additional factors contributing to hair loss during weight reduction include insufficient nutrient intake, particularly protein, iron, zinc and vitamins.<\/p>\n

“Not eating enough protein, iron, zinc, or vitamins can affect hair growth,” added Dr Hanif. “Even healthy changes like weight loss can trigger a short-term reaction in your hair cycle.”<\/p>\n

Fortunately, several strategies can help minimise hair loss while taking Mounjaro, the expert reassured.<\/p>\n

A balanced diet with adequate protein from sources such as chicken, fish, beans, eggs, and tofu is essential, along with iron-rich foods including spinach, lentils and red meat.<\/p>\n

Dr Hanif also stressed that regular meals should not be skipped, even during weight loss efforts. <\/p>\n

Some patients may benefit from nutritional supplements, including multivitamins containing iron and zinc, biotin for hair and nail health, and vitamin B12 or D if deficiencies exist.<\/p>\n

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Various strategies can minimise hair loss while taking Mounjaro<\/p>\n

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For those experiencing hair shedding, reassurance comes from understanding the temporary nature of the condition.<\/p>\n

In fact, hair typically begins to regrow within three to six months once weight stabilises and the body adjusts to changes.<\/p>\n

Full regrowth may require additional time beyond the initial recovery period, with the GP noting that the body simply needs time to adapt to significant changes.<\/p>\n

But with proper nutritional support, appropriate supplementation and patience, the condition usually resolves completely, allowing hair to return to its previous density and appearance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A growing number of people taking the diabetes and weight loss medication Mounjaro are reporting an unexpected side…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":245528,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[105,12,512,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-245527","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-news","10":"tag-sgg","11":"tag-uk","12":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114812552794254298","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245527","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=245527"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245527\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/245528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=245527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=245527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=245527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}