Reading this thread on Hair falling out at month hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 293 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 68 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Hair falling out at — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
As a healthcare provider, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Hair falling out at month 4 - freaking.
Building on what roxy_nash said — the evidence base here is well-established. The key publications to reference are from the FLOW program[1].
Key clinical points:
- Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
- Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
- Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
- Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence
Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.
[1] See thread title for relevant study identification.
Adding my data to this Hair falling out at month discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 246 lbs | 231 lbs | 221 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.