Whether that is a risk worth taking depends on the individual, the severity of the injury, and what alternatives are available
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Seghal added that the findings are not definitive: "We can't say that GLP-1s are actually causing these symptoms." Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc
However, these findings cannot be extrapolated to transdermal delivery without specific evidence demonstrating equivalent bioavailability and pharmacokinetics
Therefore, current guidelines vary in their recommendations on whether CHE warrants pharmacologic treatment, and consensus is lacking regarding the timing of initiation, treatment duration, and discontinuation criteria