Sneaky cause of thinning hair

If you're on semaglutide (like Ozempic or Wegovy) to manage diabetes or your weight, you might spot sparser strands. "With the rise of Ozempic and related medications, we're seeing people come in and complain of hair loss," says dermatologist Ben Behnam, M.D. The shedding is thought to be from rapid weight loss. "Often a person's body adjusts and their hair grows back, but it can take months." To speed regrowth...

- Marygrace Taylor

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More protein is Dr. Behnam's top recommendation for hair loss. "Your body uses the amino acids from protein to make hair," he says. "If you don't eat enough protein, you can't build strong, healthy hair." Aim for 1 to 1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily (about 75 to 90 grams of protein for a 165-pound woman). Dr. Behnam advises his patients to have a daily fruit smoothie with a scoop of protein powder.

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