Thinner Leg Hair
While the provided Reddit data does not contain specific discussions from users about experiencing thinner leg hair while on GLP-1 medication, users do report experiencing general hair loss or hair thinning. This is often presumed to be scalp hair loss.
General Hair Loss Experiences (Not Specific to Leg Hair):
Users attribute general hair loss to various factors, including the drug itself, hormonal changes, rapid weight loss, or nutritional deficiencies.
Another user shared, "I started seeing noticeable hair loss less than a month after starting tirzepatide. This was before I had lost significant weight... I presumed it was the drug causing it and that the cause was hormonal. "[1]
Some experience "excess hair shedding"[2] or hair "falling out in clumps. "[18] One user reported, "One injection and a week after the hairloss started. Shedding like crazy. "[4]
The cause is sometimes linked to hormonal shifts. One user theorized, "insulin impacts hormones. Hormones impact hair loss - specifically androgenic hair loss. "[12] Another user's dermatologist reportedly said "that the change in insulin to my body shifted my horomones which caused the hair loss. "[13]
Others believe general hair loss is due to the "body shock about weight loss and possibly not enough protein"[16] or "probably due to losing a lot of weight quickly. "[20]
For some, the hair loss was significant enough to stop the medication or consider stopping. [2, 3, 4, 15]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended for General Hair Loss (Primarily Scalp-Focused):
Since there are no specific mentions of thinner leg hair, the remedies discussed are for general hair loss, mostly targeting the scalp.
Supplementation:
Biotin and Collagen: Some users "began to supplement with biotin and collagen. "[5] One user specified buying "Youtheory Collagen + Biotin supplements. "[6] Another also "upped my biotin and collagen as soon as I saw it start happening. "[7]
B12 and Multivitamins: Mentioned by a user who also focused on protein, biotin, and collagen. [1]
Nutrafol: Some users take Nutrafol; one stated they have "been taking nutrafol for 1 month and haven’t noticed much difference yet. "[1, 2]
Iron: One user "started taking iron supplements again" and believed it "helped tremendously" when combined with increased protein and stress reduction. [14]
Topical Treatments (Primarily for Scalp):
Minoxidil and Tretinoin: A user reported, "I started tretinoin + minoxidil on my scalp... I’ve seen massive improvement! "[5] This combination can sometimes be obtained via telehealth services like "ro. co" without an in-person doctor visit. [8] Application can be done by "Layering. I usually rub the tretinoin in my hands first and then dab around/massage lightly into my scalp. Wait 20 minutes for the tretinoin to absorb and then I’ll add the minoxidil. "[9] A 0. 5% tretinoin cream was reportedly used on the scalp. [10]
Compounded Solutions: A dermatologist prescribed a "7% Minoxidil with Finasteride, Tretinoin, in a topical solution from a compound pharmacy" for one user. [11]
Hair Care:
One user mentioned washing hair with "clarifying tea tree shampoo" as part of their regimen. [5]
Other Approaches:
Lowering stress: A user focused on efforts to "lower my overall stress" alongside nutritional changes and iron supplementation. [14]
Nuderma device: One user mentioned trying a "Nuderma device. It uses neon and argon and electrical stimulation to treat skin and hair," but noted they had only done two treatments and could not yet attest to results. [19]
Adjusting calorie intake/exercise: If hair loss is thought to be due to rapid weight loss, one user mentioned, "I raised my calories but not to a level where I shouldn't be losing anything. I'm going to increase my exercise from what I'm already doing and see if this doesn't jump-start things. "[20]
Medical Consultation:
Seeing a dermatologist is a course of action taken by some users, leading to prescriptions for topical solutions. [11]
Discontinuing Medication:
Several users reported stopping their GLP-1 medication due to hair loss.
General Hair Loss Experiences (Not Specific to Leg Hair):
Users attribute general hair loss to various factors, including the drug itself, hormonal changes, rapid weight loss, or nutritional deficiencies.
- One user stated, "Took Wegovy a year ago...
Remedies and Preventions Recommended for General Hair Loss (Primarily Scalp-Focused):
Since there are no specific mentions of thinner leg hair, the remedies discussed are for general hair loss, mostly targeting the scalp.
- Nutritional Approaches:
- Ensuring adequate protein intake: Users recommend getting "at least 100 grams of protein a day"[1] or having "upped my protein.