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Hair loss timeline — when does it start, peak, and resolve?

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DerekSJ_a1c
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May 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM#26

Can confirm — same results here.

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May 30, 2026 at 10:07 AM#27
sarah_TO said:
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 265 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension

Gonna push back on this one. Hair loss timeline when does it is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.

Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.

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DanielChem_CHI
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May 30, 2026 at 10:24 AM#28

Want to share my personal experience related to Hair loss timeline when does since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 271 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 14 months later: I am down 36 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Hair loss timeline aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

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May 30, 2026 at 10:41 AM#29

Saving this for reference. Quality thread.

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lori_vegas
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May 30, 2026 at 10:58 AM#30

DerekSJ_a1c — that is really helpful context on Hair loss timeline when. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?

I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.

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