Does Zepbound Cause Hair Loss? What the Data Shows (2026)
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Medically reviewed by Dr. A. Goher, MD
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Yes — about 5.7% of patients on the highest Zepbound dose report hair shedding in clinical trials, with real-world telehealth rates running 8-12%. It's almost always temporary telogen effluvium driven by rapid weight loss, not the drug itself. Here's how to prevent it, treat it, and which providers actually screen for it.
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