If this approach truly worked, wed see far more research and legitimate medical products using it, but right now, the science doesnt support the claims
While early reports suggest microdosing may help some patients, large-scale clinical trials are needed to validate these claims
The STEP 4 trial, which specifically examined semaglutide withdrawal, showed that participants who stopped the medication regained 6.9% of body weight over 48 weeks, while those who continued treatment lost an additional 7.9%
Clients on GLP-1s tend to have increased shedding and overall thinning, especially around the crown and hairline, says colorist and stylist Temur Hamilton, who owns Manhattan salon TEMUR
Week 21+: Discontinuation
Because they're classed as food supplements rather than medicines, they don't require a prescription and aren't subject to the same rules as regulated treatments