this review compares approaches in the GLP-1 telehealth space
Does inflammation cause weight gain
For participants not using a GLP1-RA at baseline or throughout the study, the HR was 0.77 (95% CI 0.67 to 0.89), and with GLP1-RA at baseline or any time throughout the study the HR was 0.82 (95% CI 0.45 to 1.48) [64]
The key component, benzyl alcohol at 0.9% concentration, acts as a bacteriostatic agent, meaning it prevents bacterial growth without being bactericidal (killing bacteria outright)
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The findings should encourage dermatologists to consider incorporating GLP-1s into treatment plans when managing HS, Barbieri said, especially for patients with recalcitrant disease and those for whom weight loss is a goal to improve disease severity and quality of life