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Diabetes and hair loss

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There are many causes of hair loss. It naturally happens when a person ages but it could also be possibly rooted from an underlying disease. Frequent hair loss is actually one of the prevalent symptoms of diabetes.

An average normal person would shed off about 50 - 100 strands of hair on a daily basis. This is quite normal. If you notice rapid hair loss, there is chance that it may be related to diabetes.

Although there is a strong possibilty the cause of hair loss is something other than diabetes in diabetes sufferers, the link made between hair loss and diabetes patients is precisely because many diabetes sufferers have extensive hair loss.

Aside from hair loss, be on the look out for other symptoms of diabetes.

These include the following:

  • frequent urination
  • weight loss
  • fatigue
  • Excessive thirst and hger
  • Dry Skin
  • Numbness
  • Skin infection
  • Slow healing


    • Once you detect the signs of diabetes, immediately consult your doctor to treat your condition and stop your hair loss.

    Your doctor would prescribe to you medications that can treat your diabetes. The treatment and medication can stop, or at least lessen, the symptoms of diabetes, including hair loss. If you fail to have your condition diagnosed and treated, your hair loss can worsen.

    Hormonal imbalance

    Diabetes is a condition caused by the malfunction of the body in producing sugar in the body. This result to the overproduction of glucose in the blood, which is not good for one’s health. Diabetes is actually a hormone-related disorder that may often lead to a relative amount of hair loss.

    You might often notice that diabetic people suffer from wounds that may take some amount of time to heal. Diabetes can actually impair the healing properties of the body, thus it also hinders the natural process of hair re-growth.

    Diabetic people are prone to a number of skin ailments. This is mainly because they have an improper blood circulation and inadequate sugar levels. Such abnormal body functions can lead to the growth of bacteria. Most diabetic people are at risk to fungal infections. Fungal infections in the scalp can lead to hair loss. This can be concluded as the direct relation of diabetes and hair loss.

    A lot of medical experts would also attest that diabetes could result to excessive anxiety and stress. Stress is actually one of the primary causes of hair loss. This only shows the possible correlation of this two condition.

    Possible side effect of treatment for diabetes

    A number of studies show that hair loss can possibly be a side effect of the medications administered to a diabetic person. This is termed as “medical” stress, which can be the reason for reduced hair growth. A lot of people may not suffer adversely from diabetic medication as the immune system of a person differs from one another.

    Diabetes, being an autoimmune condition can possibly cause a specific type of hair loss medically termed as alopecia areata. This condition is also popularly referred to as ‘spot baldness’. It is a type of hair loss that affects certain parts of the body, mainly the scalp area. Spot baldness is often seen in children and teenagers. It can either be temporary and may go away in time or be permanent. Early detection of diabetes can possibly lead to the prevention of hair loss. It is important to be aware of the signs of diabetes and consult your physician if symptoms persist.

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