Sophia Umansky, daughter of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards, has shared an emotional update on her hair loss journey. The 25-year-old TikTok user revealed that after taking the weight-loss medication Mounjaro for the past four months, she has been experiencing significant hair thinning over the last month.
In her TikTok video, Sophia filmed clumps of hair she had lost while brushing and showering, quipping that at the current rate, she could be bald within a week. However, she clarified that she doesn’t believe the medication itself is directly causing her hair loss. Instead, she attributes it to the rapid weight loss and insufficient nutrient intake, particularly vitamins and protein, that occurred after she began the medication.
“I think it’s a direct result of rapid weight loss because of the medication, and not eating enough vitamins, protein, all that kind of stuff,” she said. She admitted that at the start of the medication, her focus was mainly on eating enough to support her weight loss and not on the nutritional quality of her food.
To combat the hair thinning, Sophia has made efforts to improve her diet by increasing her protein intake and adding more vitamins. She’s also started using a new shampoo and conditioner designed to reduce hair thinning, along with incorporating collagen into her routine to support her hair’s health.
Mounjaro, which is FDA-approved for Type 2 diabetes management, has gained attention as a weight-loss tool. It is not officially marketed for weight loss, but many, including Sophia, have used it for that purpose. The drug’s manufacturer, Eli Lilly, noted that hair loss has been observed with weight loss interventions, including medications like Mounjaro, especially during rapid weight loss phases. In Zepbound (the generic form of Mounjaro) clinical trials, hair loss was more common in women than men.
Sophia’s experience is an example of Telogen Effluvium, a condition where rapid weight loss leads to temporary hair shedding, which usually lasts for several months.
Sophia is not the only celebrity to discuss her experience with weight loss medication. Meghan Trainor also shared in a podcast that she, along with her husband, had tried Mounjaro for weight loss. Like Sophia, Trainor researched the medication’s side effects and consulted her doctor before starting the treatment.
Sophia’s openness about her struggles serves as an important reminder about the potential side effects of rapid weight loss and the importance of maintaining proper nutrition.
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