The Truth About "Ozempic Face" & Hair Loss | Dermatologists Explain GLP-1 Skin Side Effects

Are weight loss injections like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy secretly destroying your skin barrier, or are they the future of treating chronic inflammation? In our premiere episode, Dr. Sam and Dr. Ryan clear up the massive cultural conversation surrounding GLP-1 medications and reveal exactly why dermatologists are prescribing them. We are looking past the mainstream weight-loss hype to explain how these medications are fundamentally repairing metabolic health—with the potential to treat everything from severe psoriasis and joint pain to Alzheimer's disease. We also give you the unvarnished medical truth you aren't getting anywhere else about the side effects. In this episode, we cover: The reality of "Ozempic Face" and why facial volume loss happens. Why rapid weight loss triggers sudden, massive hair shedding (Telogen Effluvium) months later. The surprising ways GLP-1s are being used to fight systemic inflammation. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Crsns-1QNhY Connect with The SkinDoctors: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skindoctorspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skindoctorspod If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! ⚕️ Note: While we love sharing the science of skin with you, this podcast is for educational purposes only and shouldn't replace a visit to your own healthcare provider. Always check with your doctor for medical advice tailored to you!