# Telogen effluvium

> Telogen effluvium is temporary diffuse hair shedding triggered by rapid weight loss, low protein, or nutrient shortfalls — not by GLP-1 drugs directly.

Also known as: GLP-1 hair loss, hair shedding
Category: side-effect
Canonical URL: https://elevateglp.com/glossary/telogen-effluvium

It typically starts two to four months after a stressor and resolves over six to nine months once protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin D are adequate and weight loss slows.

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