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Can Diabetic Cause Hair Thinning?

Posted on Tue, 20 Feb 2024

Question: My sister who is 40 years old and is diabetic is off late suffering from hair thinning . Earlier her hair quality and length was good but over the years it has detoriated but off late hair have become too thin . Though she eats good diet and sugar is in control but still the hair quality is bad . Please suggest some good effective treatment to regain good quality and growth of her hair

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
See advice below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I thshe may need to do get checked doing a total blood count with formula and thyroid profile.
Sometimes anemia and low thyroid may be the main issues of hair fall and hair thinning.
Also she may not take supplements of biotin, zinc and selenium.
If nothing works she may use minoxidil to apply into scalp. Also plasma therapy at doctor's office may be helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take them every day

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
She can take biotin 10000mcg zinc and selenium.
She can take a tablet every day, biotin growth +is a good option.
Biotin zinc and selenium are safe and good for diabetes. They can be taken safe every day.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI