Patients who use OZEPIC may face effects on healthy skin and hair, allergy changes, reactions at the application site and hair loss, – this is indicated by recent research from the Brazilian Society for Dermatology (SBD). The organization issued a warning about the care needed for those who use medicine.
Semaglutido medications, such as OzePIC and Wegovy, control diabetes, enhance weight loss, protecting important vascular events, and causing positive effects on the brain, with a decrease in the risk of Alzheimer’s and addiction.
However, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain. Negative reactions have also been revealed in the pancreas and joints, as it now stresses SBD, skin and hair.
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“Although the most common harmful effects are intestinal, in relation to the skin, recent studies have identified less common but relevant effects. They include hair loss (alopecia), changes in skin allergy (such as tingling, pain or burning) and reactions in the place of application under the skin,” says the skin world.
In rare cases, autoimmune diseases that cause bubbles in the body have been reported; Euper vascular inflammation, inflammation disease that harms the vascular wall, which leads to the appearance of red or purple spots on the skin; And swelling in areas such as lips and remnants (vascular edema).
SBD reports that there are no formal contraindications for patients with pre -existing skin diseases, but it is advisable to accompany those who have a history of autoimmune diseases, such as Lupus or Penfigoid Bullous, accompanied by dermatologist, due to reactivation or the appearance of these conditions while using existing ribs.
Weight loss and aging
Another skin effect arises with weight loss during treatment with a high medication. According to the document, the rapid reduction of fat in the body, including the face, can lead to retreat, wrinkles and appearance of aging. Weight loss can also give up the levels of essential nutrients such as proteins, vitamins and fatty acids, which is essential for moisturizing, flexibility and skin barrier to the skin.
“Many patients look at the aging of acceleration, which can range from 5 to 10 years, depending on the amount of weight lost and individual factors such as genetics and exposure to environmental factors,” the doctor says.
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SBD reinforces that Ozepic patients need to follow up on continuous skin diseases to monitor and treat harmful effects on the skin. Regarding the signs of aging, Caroline dermatologist indicates that basic care, such as moisturizing and sunscreen, is necessary. It also states that some specialized follow -up interventions, such as the use of collagen stimuli, can be effective.
“The multidisciplinary medical follow -up, including the skin, to ensure that weight loss does not harm the long -term and healthy skin.”
