Gently massage into the scalp with fingertips for approximately 1 to 3 minutes
Monitor liver enzymes (ALT, AST), metabolic parameters (HbA1c, lipids), and fibrosis scores (FIB-4) every 36 months
Unfortunately, glucocorticoids have a number of undesirable side effects such as muscle wasting, fat gain, and deterioration of bone density
Furthermore, all discussed reports evaluate only acute effects of the treatment, and evaluation of long-term effects of the GLP-1R stimulation on the alcohol intake has not yet been reported
In general, these alternative options may lead to more modest weight loss compared to GLP-1s, but not everyone needs to lose a bunch of weight during this life stage